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

George Washington

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription.
George Washington passed this way on his 1790 journey through Long Island

Erected 1999 by Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 40° 39.928′ N, 73° 34.338′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Babylon Turnpike and Lakeview Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Babylon Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbus Ave. (approx. 0.3 miles away); B'nai Israel Synagogue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bennington Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Freeport Bank (approx. 0.8 miles away); The First Public School in Freeport (approx. 0.8 miles away); Trubia Rifle (approx. 0.8 miles away); Christ Lutheran (approx. 0.8 miles away); Seaman Ave School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.

Also see . . . George Washington’s 1790 Grand Tour of Long Island’s North Shore. Manhasset Public Library History Center PDF (Submitted on July 15, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

George Washington Marker - wide view, looking south along Babylon Turnpike image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019

2. George Washington Marker - wide view, looking south along Babylon Turnpike

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.