West Islip in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Secatogue Indian Village
Site Purchased By Thomas and Richard Willetts September 19, 1692 From The Sachem, Wamsea
Erected 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1692.
Location. 40° 41.371′ N, 73° 17.499′ W. Marker is in West Islip, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Beach Drive, 0.2 miles south of Gate Lane when traveling south. Located opposite the first base line of baseball field in Marina Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Islip NY 11795, 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. Joseph F. Miller, Jr. (approx. one mile away); La Grange Inn (approx. one mile away); Sagtikos Manor (approx. 1.2 miles away); Porters Landing (approx. 1˝ miles away); Babylon Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); Birth of the American Wireless (approx. 1.6 miles away); Auto Races (approx. 1.7 miles away); Suffrage Study Club (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Islip.
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