Manhasset in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Quaker Meeting
Founded by The Religious Society of Friends 1702
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. Quaker Meeting Marker
Used continuously as a place of worship except when occupied by British and Hessian Forces during the Revolution. In 1812 the original meeting house was demolished and rebuilt using the original benches and timbers. The oak tree is one of the oldest and largest on Long Island
Erected 1976 by The Manhasset Community Club, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 40° 47.604′ N, 73° 41.649′ W. Marker is in Manhasset, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Northern Boulevard east of Onderdonk Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1421 Northern Boulevard, 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: Manhasset Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Onderdonk House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patriots Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory Of Those We Loved
this page online
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. The Meeting House
The Quaker meeting house, hidden by a massive oak tree.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
3. Quaker Meeting Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the entrance gates. A historic landmark marker is on the other side of the gates.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
4. Manhasset Monthly Meeting Marker
1720 - 1813
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
September 9, 2009
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
September 9, 2009
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
