Lake Ronkonkoma in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1796 Site Of

Photographed by Jordan Romano

1. 1796 Site Of Marker

Inscription. Caleb Newton Farm. Formed First Church in Ronconkoma In His Home 1796-1834 Roots to Methodist Church At 5 Corners 225 Years in 2021.

Erected 2021 by Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Commission in cooperation with the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. (Marker Number 23.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 40° 49.744′ N, 73° 6.961′ W. Marker is in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Lake Shore Road and Portion Road (County Route 16), on the right when traveling north on Lake Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ronkonkoma NY 11779, 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 walking distance of this marker: F. Daniel Moloney Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lake of Haunting Mystery (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Princess (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); World War II Memorial Tree (approx. half a mile away); Hook & Ladder (approx. half a mile away); Arrowheads (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1884 Church Site (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ronkonkoma.

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Landmark of Lake Ronkonkoma and a NYS Historic Landmark. ALL information is "Primary Source" and is held by Ellyn Okvist, Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. Please email all requests to [email protected].

Additional keywords. Methodist church; 5 corners church; Newton

Photographed by Ellyn F Okvist, January 1, 2021

2. 1796 Site Of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2023, by Ellyn F Okvist of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Ellyn F Okvist of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.