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

Long Wharf

 
 
Long Wharf Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019
1. Long Wharf Marker
Inscription. was the scene of great whaling activity. It was built in 1770 and was crowded with refugees to Connecticut in 1776.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US RevolutionaryWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
 
Location. 41° 0.156′ N, 72° 17.745′ W. Marker is in Sag Harbor, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Wharf Street and Bay Street, in the median on Wharf Street. 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: Wharf Street (here, next to this marker); John Steinbeck (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); First Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Duke Fordham's Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); East Water Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Suzan Johnson Cook (about 500 feet away); Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sag Harbor.
 
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Long Wharf Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019
2. Long Wharf Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, mounted to a stone at near ground-level, between the Wharf Street marker and the lamppost.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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