Bethpage in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grumman 1930-94
Photographed By Christopher Kirch, June 6, 2022
1. Grumman 1930-94 Marker
airfield & plant #1
Est. Oct 1936 in Bethpage, NY
Birthplace of the famous
F4F-3 Wildcat Navy Fighter
Erected by Central Park Historical Soc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 44.344′ N, 73° 29.113′ W. Marker is in Bethpage, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Hickey Blvd., on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethpage NY 11714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of The Beau Sejour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Park Cider Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain Brian C. Hickey Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethpage Hamlet (approx. 0.3 miles away); Arthur F. White (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kessler Glass (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Central Park New School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethpage.
Also see . . .
1. Grumman (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 21, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Central Park Historical Society. (Submitted on June 21, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Christopher Kirch, June 6, 2022
2. Grumman 1930-94 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2022, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2022, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
