East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Before the Revolutionary War
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
1. Before the Revolutionary War Marker
Before the Battle of Long Island Col. Richard Hewlett entrenched here with a company of Tories.
Erected by
Anne Gary Chapter, N.S.D.A.R. and The State of New York
1927
Erected 1927 by Anne Gary Chapter, N.S.D.A.R. and The State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 40° 38.773′ N, 73° 39.885′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Atlantic Avenue south of Woods Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 376 Atlantic Avenue, 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: William Gregory (a few steps from this marker); Sp. 4 Louis E. Pizzuto (within shouting distance of this marker); P.F.C. Gary W. Thornlow (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); East Rockaway Roll of Honor
this page online
Also see . . . Richard Hewlett (military officer) (Wikipedia).
Richard Hewlett (November 1, 1729 July 26, 1789) was an American Loyalist officer of the 3rd Battalion, DeLancey's Brigade, a Royal Provincial Regiment based out of New York. He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket.(Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. Before the Revolutionary War Marker
The marker is located in front of the entrance to the Village Hall.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
3. East Rockaway Village Hall
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
4. Volunteer Firefighters Memorial
A secondary marker in front of Village Hall is dedicated to the service of the volunteer firefighters of East Rockaway.
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 94 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
