Roslyn in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roslyn Historical District
Main Street
Photographed by Jordan Romano
1. Roslyn Historical District Marker
Erected 1966 by Town of North Hempstead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 40° 47.987′ N, 73° 39.034′ W. Marker is in Roslyn, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Old Northern Parkway, in the median on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roslyn NY 11576, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roslyn World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); William H. Tailer Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roslyn Grist Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Harbor Hill Estate and the Mackay Horse Statues (approx. Ό mile away); Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cedarmere (approx. 0.8 miles away); William Cullen Bryant (approx. 0.8 miles away); Albertson World War II Memorial (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roslyn.
Also see . . . Roslyn Village Historic District - National Archives. National Register
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May 22, 2021
2. Roslyn Historical District Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the Clock Tower, with Main Street visible to the right of the marker itself.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2. submitted on July 13, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
