Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Woodcleft Canal

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018

1. Woodcleft Canal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dredged ca. 1897 by firm of Randall & Miller. John J. Randall was the father of Freeport & William G. Miller was a president.

Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 216.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 40° 38.075′ N, 73° 34.922′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is on Woodcleft Avenue south of Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Two Shipwrecks and the Life Saving Service (here, next to this marker); Freeport's Nautical Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Grover's Spirit of Freeport (within shouting distance of this marker); Guy Lombardo's House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freeport Legends

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(about 700 feet away); Boat Builders of Freeport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Playland Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodcleft Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.

Woodcleft Canal Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018

2. Woodcleft Canal Marker - wide view

Woodcleft Canal - looking south (i.e., towards the ocean) from observation deck behind the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018

3. Woodcleft Canal - looking south (i.e., towards the ocean) from observation deck behind the marker

<i>Freeport, L.I.</i> image. Click for full size.

Image courtesy of the Freeport Memorial Library, 1910

4. Freeport, L.I.

"Colorized postcard of Woodcleft Canal looking south. There are four large houses on the west bank and numerous sailboats at anchor."

The marker site would be about 0.4 miles south from where this photo was taken.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.