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

Hempstead Town Hall

Built 1918-19

— Town of Hempstead Historical Site —

Hempstead Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. Hempstead Town Hall Marker

Inscription. The second seat of Town Government to occupy the “Town Spot” created by the first settlers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 40° 42.399′ N, 73° 37.268′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Cooper Square East, on the right when traveling east on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Front Street, Hempstead NY 11550, 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: A different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (here, next to this marker); Duke's Laws Convention (a few steps from this marker); Cooper Field (a few steps from this marker); St. George’s Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic St. George Cemetery (about 300 feet away); United Methodist Church of Hempstead (about 300 feet away); Samuel Carman (about 300 feet away); St. George Cemetery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

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Hempstead Town Hall image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

2. Hempstead Town Hall

Town of Hempstead website entry:
Hempstead Town Hall is depicted on all historical markers issued by the Town of Hempstead, not only its own.
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Hempstead Town Hall Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

3. Hempstead Town Hall Plaque

A plaque on the Town Hall reads:
Hempstead Town Hall
Built 1918-19

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

4. Hempstead Town Hall Marker

A second marker has been placed by the Pomeroy Foundation.

Hempstead Town Hall Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

5. Hempstead Town Hall Clock Tower

The gold leaf clock tower was completed in 1919.

Hempstead Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Alex (courtesy of Hempstead Public Library), circa 1920

6. Hempstead Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 6. submitted on November 17, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.