North Fork in Orient in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Orient Point Schoolhouse
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
1. Orient Point Schoolhouse Marker
located on Orient Point
about a mile from the tip
end of the island (School
District No.1). Affectionately
called the "Down Neck
Schoolhouse." Abandoned
as a school in 1930. The
original cupola was
destroyed by the hurricane
of 1938. Acquired and moved
in 1949 by Oysterponds
Historical Society to
present site and restored.
Erected by Oysterponds Historical Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 41° 8.28′ N, 72° 18.206′ W. Marker is in Orient, New York, in Suffolk County. It is in North Fork. Marker is on Village Lane, 0 miles south of Orchard Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on Oysterponds Historical Society grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1555 Village Ln, Orient NY 11957, 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. Orient WWII Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Webb House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poquatuck Park (about 300 feet away); The Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Orient WWI Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . History of Our Buildings - Oysterponds Historical Society. Additional information regarding the Schoolhouse. Excerpt:
Today, the Schoolhouse schoolroom features changing exhibitions and its basement provides a place for meetings.(Submitted on June 15, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Discrepancies
There appear to be some discrepancies between the official marker for this building, and the Oysterponds Historical Society website. According to the website, the building has been renamed the "Old Point Schoolhouse", and was built in 1873. This contradicts the claim on the marker saying the building was erected in 1888.
— Submitted June 15, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
2. Orient Point Schoolhouse
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
3. Orient Point Schoolhouse & Marker from the WWII Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
