East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexander Davison Home
Photographed by Jordan Romano
1. Site Of Marker
Alexander Davison Home
Son of Robt. Davison
Revolutionary soldier,
whose descendants resided
here until the year 1921
Centennial 2000
Erected 2000 by East Rockaway Centennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 38.419′ N, 73° 39.594′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Ocean Avenue 0.1 miles south of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Ocean 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: Site Of (within shouting distance of this marker); Dave Push (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Oven (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vigilant Engine Co. and Protector H.L. & Hose Co. World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Garden of Heroes (about 700 feet away); Milling Stone & Bedding Stone (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Rockaway.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. Alexander Davison Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on January 8, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
