Massapequa in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thorn Estate
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017
1. Thorn Estate Marker
Conde & Louise Floyd-Jones
Thorn. Last of Major Thos.
Jones, 1707 land. Lived on
by descendants until 1961.
Erected by Historical Society of the Massapequas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 40° 40.059′ N, 73° 26.399′ W. Marker is in Massapequa, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Merrick Road and Unqua Road on Merrick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Massapequa NY 11758, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Frank Buck's Zoo
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is located within Post Park, just a few steps from the southeast entrance.
Also see . . .
1. From Private Estate to Public Park (Massapequa Patch, George Kirchmann, 4/5/2011). (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)
2. From Private Estate to Public Park Part II (Massapequa Patch, George Kirchmann, 4/19/2011). (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)
3. Little Unqua (With Notes) (Massapequa Patch, George Kirchmann, 6/26/2013). (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017
2. Thorn Estate Marker - Wide View, Looking into Post Park
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017
3. Thorn Estate Marker - Wide View, Looking Southeast within Post Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
