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

Auto Races

Photographed by Jordan Romano

1. Auto Races Marker

Inscription. Start/Finish Line of the Bridgehampton Carnival Automobile Races. Organized by Bridgehampton Fire Department, 1914-1921

Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 544.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 40° 56.174′ N, 72° 18.234′ W. Marker is in Bridgehampton, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on Montauk Highway (New York State Route 27A), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2415 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton NY 11932, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Triangular Commons (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridgehampton Founders Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wick's Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carl Yastrzemski (approx. half a mile away); Poxabogue Windmill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Spider Legged Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Town of East Hampton (approx. 2.2 miles away); Water Mill Rolls of Honor (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgehampton.

Regarding Auto Races. The Bridgehampton Fire Department has been organizing its annual carnival

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since 1911. In 1914, the carnival expanded to include thrilling automobile and motorcycle races. At the conclusion of the carnival, two 35-mile long automobile races were held specifically for 30-horsepower cars. The participants of these races included both affluent sports enthusiasts and local young men. These exciting races commenced on Main Street and navigated through the picturesque farmland of Bridgehampton, providing a thrilling spectacle for all attendees.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on October 8, 2024, by Holly Okner of New York, New York. Photo 1. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.