Manhasset in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Salvatore La Placa
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. Salvatore La Placa Marker
This memorial of his patriotic service to this community has been placed here by his grateful fellow-citizens of Manhasset
Flag Day 1954
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 40° 47.777′ N, 73° 41.965′ W. Marker is in Manhasset, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Plandome Road north of Manhasset Ave, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 272 Plandome Rd, Manhasset NY 11030, 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: World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Manhasset Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Community Reformed Church Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manhasset School District 9/11 Memorial Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manhasset Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Quaker Meeting (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhasset.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. Salvatore La Placa Marker
The marker is located on the flagpole, in front of the town's World War I memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
