Hempstead in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Duke's Laws Convention
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025
1. Duke's Laws Convention Marker
Erected 1939 by State Highway Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1664.
Location. 40° 42.403′ N, 73° 37.279′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Cooper Square East, on the left when traveling east on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hempstead NY 11550, 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: Cooper Field (a few steps from this marker); Hempstead Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); St. Georges Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic St. George Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Carman (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); United Methodist Church of Hempstead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.
Also see . . . New York Legal History: Hempstead Convention of 1665 and the Duke's Laws
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Photographed by Jordan Romano
2. Duke's Laws Convention Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025
3. Duke's Laws Convention Marker
The marker is located on Cooper Square East, facing Hempstead Town Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 2. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 3. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
