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

John Jermain's Mill

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

1. John Jermain's Mill Marker

Inscription. Near here is the site of John Jermain's Mill, constructed in 1793 - powered by a ditch dredged from ponds farther uphill, in an effort to make Otter Pond commercially profitable. The Mill failed, as did other attempts to commercialize the pond. Finally, Mrs. Russell Sage purchased the Pond and incorporated it within Mashashinuet Park.

Erected by Sag Harbor Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 40° 59.498′ N, 72° 17.879′ W. Marker is in Sag Harbor, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Jermain Street and Archibald Way, on the left when traveling east on Jermain Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sag Harbor NY 11963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sag Harbor World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sag Harbor Whalers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peter's Green (approx. ¼ mile away); Ligonee (approx. 0.3 miles away); M. Olivia Sage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Handcut Millstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); The French House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Whalers' Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sag Harbor.

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John Jermain's Mill Marker - wide view, looking north across Jermain Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

2. John Jermain's Mill Marker - wide view, looking north across Jermain Street

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 137 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.