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

Monahan's Crossing

Photographed by Jordan Romano

1. Monahan's Crossing Marker

Inscription. For 29 Years John Monahan Raised And Lowered The Railroad Crossing Gates At This Site, Until The Tracks Were Elevated in 1938. During His Long Career He Saved Seven Lives. The LIRR Gave Him Several Medals Including a Hero's Service Button.

Erected 1992 by Lynbrook Historical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 40° 39.334′ N, 73° 40.304′ W. Marker is in Lynbrook, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Stauderman Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Can be seen from sidewalk, under Lynbrook train trestle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynbrook NY 11563, 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: Pearsall’s Corners (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ethan Allen Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynbrook and the Long Island Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynbrook Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Village of Lynbrook World War II Wall of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynbrook World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jeffrey L. Wiener HM2, USN (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynbrook.

Also see . . . Lynbrook Historic Plaque Dedication for LIRR Employees (YouTube).

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(Submitted on December 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 2, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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