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
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. Ό mile away); Ligonee (approx. 0.3 miles away); M. Olivia Sage
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019
2. John Jermain's Mill Marker - wide view, looking north across Jermain Street
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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 105 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
