North Fork in Riverhead in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin Franklin Mile Markers

Photographed by Alexander Erwin, June 21, 2021

1. Benjamin Franklin Mile Markers Marker

Inscription. In 1755, Benjamin Franklin, Deputy Postmaster General for North America, started from near this point in his specially equipped carriage to lay out 30 stone mile markers along the King's Highway (now Routh 25) from Suffolk Court House (now Riverhead) to Oysterponds (now Orient). This trip was part of his efforts to make the postal system more efficient for its customers and more profitable for himself.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 40° 55.013′ N, 72° 39.731′ W. Marker is in Riverhead, New York, in Suffolk County. It is in North Fork. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 E Main St, Riverhead NY 11901, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Duck Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wivchar Stadium (approx. 1.3 miles away); Big Duck Ranch (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battles of Penny’s and Luce’s Landing (approx. 4.3 miles away); Old Orchard (approx. 5.9 miles away); Pigthle (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hallock Homestead (approx. 5.9 miles away); Horse Block (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverhead.

Mile Markers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alexander Erwin, June 21, 2021

2. Mile Markers Marker

The marker can be seen on the left infront of Tweeds. This view is looking westward at the intersection of East Main Street & Peconic Ave

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. This page has been viewed 2,385 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.