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

Cooper Field

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. Cooper Field Marker

Inscription. Village of Hempstead
Cooper Field
Municipal Parking
Named in honor of
Peter Cooper
1791—1883
Hempstead Resident
Philanthropist and Inventor
and for
Edward Cooper
1839—1920
Merchant
Village Treasurer and Fire Chief

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 40° 42.409′ N, 73° 37.277′ 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 west 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: Duke's Laws Convention (a few steps from this marker); Hempstead Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George’s Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic St. George Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Carman (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Cemetery (within shouting distance

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of this marker); United Methodist Church of Hempstead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

Also see . . .
1. Peter Cooper (Wikipedia).

Peter Cooper (February 12, 1791 – April 4, 1883) was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and politician. He designed and built the first American steam locomotive, the Tom Thumb, founded the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, served as its first president, and stood for election as the Greenback Party's candidate in the 1876 presidential election.

(Submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Gas Cuts Felt By Parking Lots (Nassau Daily Review-Star, 5 August 1942). (NYS Historic Newspapers Project)

Cooper parking field has facilities for more than 700 cars. Located in the center of the block bounded by Main street, Fulton avenue, Front street and Washington street, it is convenient to a large section of the business district. There are entrance from Fulton avenue and Front street. The field derives its name from Peter Cooper, the philanthropist and founder of Copper union in New York, and from the late Edward Cooper, merchant,
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

2. Cooper Field Marker
village treasurer and fire chief. Peter Cooper once lived in Hempstead and Edward Cooper owned most of the land that now comprises the field.

(Submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.