North Fork in Orient in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peaken's Tavern
Photographed by Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
1. Peaken's Tavern Marker
circa 1656, later became
the property of Thomas
Terry II, circa 1703, and
ownership continued in
the Terry family until
1850 when it was acquired
by E. Mulford. Last of
seven houses built in
the mid-17th century.
Erected by Oysterponds Historical Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.
Location. 41° 9.113′ N, 72° 16.617′ W. Marker is in Orient, New York, in Suffolk County. It is in North Fork. It is at the intersection of Main Road and Old Main Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30675 Main Rd, Orient NY 11957, 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: Slaves Burying Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Methodist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Poquatuck Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); Webb House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Orient Point Schoolhouse (approx. 1.7 miles away); Orient WWII Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles
this page online
Also see . . . Terry-Mulford House - National Archives Catalog.
1984 Nomination Form for the National Register of Historic Places.(Submitted on June 14, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. The Validity of Peaken's Tavern
The true story of this building is still being researched to this day. Local legends and narratives claim that John Peaken built this structure as a tavern, as noted in the marker. However, it is not known whether or not this structure was actually used as a tavern.
— Submitted June 14, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.
Photographed by Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
2. Peaken's Tavern Marker as seen heading eastward on Main Road
Photographed by Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
3. Peaken's Tavern, also known as the Terry-Mulford House.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
