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

Natural Habitat Area

Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 21, 2021

1. Natural Habitat Area Marker

Inscription. A century ago, the Hallock family grew fruit trees here. In the years since, numerous native trees such as this mature Red Mulberry have established themselves. There are also Black Cherries, Black Locust, Shagbark Hickory, Black Walnut, Eastern Redcedar and American Linden. The Hallockville Gardeners are adding additional bird-friendly and native species such as viburnums, hollies and dogwoods to enhance this natural habitat.

Erected by Hallockville Museum Farm. (Marker Number 9a.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.

Location. 40° 58.991′ N, 72° 35.371′ W. Marker is in Riverhead, New York, in Suffolk County. It is in North Fork. Marker can be reached from Sound Avenue east of Herricks Lane, on the left when traveling east. Located on the Hallockville Museum Farm grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Homestead Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Homestead Kitchen End (a few steps from this marker); Chicken Coop (a few steps from this marker); Shoemaker's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Porch

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hallock Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Block (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hallock Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverhead.

More about this marker. This marker is a part of the Hallockville Museum Farm's Sustainability Trail.

Also see . . . Hallockville Museum Farm. (Submitted on December 25, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)

Natural Habitat Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 21, 2021

2. Natural Habitat Area

Looking eastward.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.