Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of
Huntington Academy, 1793 - 1858
Huntington High, 1858 - 1959
Simpson Jr. High, 1959 - 1976
First schoolhouse built
nearby in 1660
Erected 1977 by Town of Huntington Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 40° 52.452′ N, 73° 25.18′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743, 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: Memorial To The Women Of Huntington Who Served In The Military (a few steps from this marker); Town of Huntington Veterans Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial (a few steps from this marker); United State Space Force Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Town of Huntington World War II Veterans Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker); The War to End All Wars (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
