Mastic in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Poospatuck Res.
May 28, 2016
1. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Unkechaug Indian Nation recognized by State of New York 1777. Located 1 mile south at Forge River & Poospatuck Creek.
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 265.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 48.38′ N, 72° 50.491′ W. Marker is in Mastic, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Montauk Highway (County Route 80) and Prospect Place, on the right when traveling east on Montauk Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mastic NY 11950, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Woodhull Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen William Floyd (approx. Ό mile away); Mastic Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Forge River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort St. George (approx. 1.4 miles away); Masury Ballroom (approx. 1.7 miles away); Carman's Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ca. 1740 Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mastic.
Also see . . .
1. Poospatuck Res. W.G. Pomeroy
this page online
The Unkechaug Indian Nation was recognized by the State of New York in 1777, a sovereign relationship which continues into 2019. This led to the creation of the Poospatuck Reservation, located one mile south at the Forge River and Poospatuck Creek. In Algonquian, Poospatuck translates to where the waters meet and Unkechaug translates to people from beyond the hill.(Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
2. Poospatuck Reservation. Wikipedia entry:
Additional information on the Poospatuck Reservation.
The Poospatuck Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Unkechaugi band in the community of Mastic, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is one of two Native American reservations in Suffolk County, the other being the Shinnecock Reservation.(Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
Photographed by Alexander Erwin, December 26, 2021
2. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Looking westward along Montauk Highway
Photographed by Alexander Erwin, December 26, 2021
3. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Looking eastward along Montauk Highway
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
