East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

1. Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point Marker

Inscription.
For his dedication, commitment and love for the Village of East Rockaway the Board of Trustees declares that this plaza shall be forever known as

Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point

East Rockaway Village mayor and trustee, 1997–2007
Chief of the East Rockaway Fire Department, 1969–1970
50 year member of East Rockaway Fire Department
Postmaster of the East Rockaway Post Office, 1964–1987
Co-founder of the East Rockaway Raiders Football League

Mayor Ed Shean
Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher • Trustee Bruno Romano • Trustee Irene Villarucci • Trustee Francis T. Lenahan, Jr.
May 30, 2010

Erected 2010 by Village of East Rockaway Board of Trustees.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 38.365′ N, 73° 39.586′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Ocean Avenue east of Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Rockaway NY 11518, 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: Historic Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Dave Push (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Site of Oven (within shouting distance of this marker); Vigilant Engine Co. and Protector H.L. & Hose Co. World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Davison Home (about 300 feet away); Site Of (about 500 feet away); Garden of Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milling Stone & Bedding Stone (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Rockaway.

Also see . . . Former East Rockaway Mayor Joe Carrigan dies at 87.

As mayor he oversaw the first restoration of Memorial Park since World War II, implemented Operation Downtown to rehabilitate the village’s business district, ushered in the renovation of the public parking lot at Atlantic and Rocklyn avenues and McNulty Park on Ocean Avenue, and saw to the completion of White Cannon Park. in 2010, the village board renamed White Cannon Point, at the Main Street canal’s Talfor Boat Basin, Joseph F. Carrigan Point.

(Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

2. Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point Marker

The marker is located near the gazebo at Carrigan Point

Protecting the Coast Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

3. Protecting the Coast Marker

An environmental marker describes the cleanup efforts at the Mill River Estuary.

Talfor Boat Basin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

4. Talfor Boat Basin

Carrigan Point is located at the end of Talfor Boat Basin.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.