Lake Ronkonkoma in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Indian Princess
of Lake Ronkonkoma
— Legends & Lore —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
1. Indian Princess Marker
Legend says she claims one male each year by drowning to be with her at bottom of lake as she seeks her true love.
Erected 2016 by Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association & William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1600.
Location. 40° 49.8′ N, 73° 6.983′ W. Marker is in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Shore Road and Portion Road, on the right when traveling west on Lake Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 279 Lake Shore Road, Ronkonkoma NY 11779, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Lake of Haunting Mystery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1796 Site Of (about 400 feet away); Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial Tree (approx. half a mile away); Hook & Ladder (approx. half a mile away); Arrowheads (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1884 Church Site (approx. 0.8 miles away); L.I. Motor Parkway (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ronkonkoma.
Additional commentary.
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This is a legend, made up by white men, not Native Americans. It is more fun than truth.
The Copper Red Beech Tree is a local Landmark of Lake Ronkonkoma and a New York State Historic Landmark with a WG Pomeroy Marker obtained through a grant to the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. The Legends and Lore Sign was obtained by Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. All information is "Primary Source" and is held by Ellyn Okvist, Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. Please email all requests to [email protected]. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted January 22, 2023, by Ellyn F Okvist of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
2. Indian Princess Marker with in-progress carving of the Indian Princess
A statue carved from 200-year old European Red Copper Beech is being created by sculptor Todd Arnett.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,429 times since then and 333 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2023, by Ellyn F Okvist of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photograph of the un-scaffolded statue • Can you help?
