East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site Of
Photographed by Jordan Romano
1. Site Of Marker
Erected 2000 by East Rockaway Centenial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1688.
Location. 40° 38.443′ N, 73° 39.577′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway NY 11518, 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: Alexander Davison Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dave Push (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Oven (about 400 feet away); Historic Waterfront (about 400 feet away); Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point (about 500 feet away); Garden of Heroes (about 500 feet away); Vigilant Engine Co. and Protector H.L. & Hose Co. World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Milling Stone & Bedding Stone (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Rockaway.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. First Grist and Saw Mill Marker
The marker is located beneath the Atlantic Avenue road sign.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
3. Grist Mill Museum
The Haviland Grist Mill would later be moved to East Rockaway Memorial Park, where it stands today as a historic museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 8, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
