Sag Harbor in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Breakwater

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

1. The Breakwater Marker

Inscription. The Cormaria Retreat House was built by Frank C. Havens for his summer home. In 1902, Havens secured funds from the US Congress to build the Breakwater. Replaced in 2003, the Breakwater continues to protect the harbor from northeast storms. In 1924 Havens widow donated waterfront to the east Havens Beach, as a memorial to her husband.

Erected 2012 by Sag Harbor Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 0.036′ N, 72° 17.366′ W. Marker is in Sag Harbor, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on Bay Street east of Dering Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sag Harbor NY 11963, 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 walking distance of this marker: The Fort at Sag Harbor (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrews R.C. Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Sag Harbor World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Sag Harbor Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); East Water Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Atheneum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alvin Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Revolution Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sag Harbor.

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

2. The Breakwater Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.