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

St. George Cemetery

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. St. George Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The following patriots of the American Revolution are buried here:

Leffert Lefferts - B70
Joseph Hall - C107
Tunus Covert - C100
Adam Seabury - B81
Joseph Cheesman - A11
John Lefferts - B69
Samuel Carman - C43

Designated as a 250th Anniversary Site by the Long Island Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

Erected by Long Island Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list.

Location. 40° 42.406′ N, 73° 37.333′ W. Memorial is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Front Street east of Main Street. The marker is located inside Historic St. George Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 319 Front Street, Hempstead NY 11550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Samuel Carman (here, next to this marker); Historic St. George Cemetery (here, next to this marker); St. George’s Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Duke's Laws Convention (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Hempstead Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (about 300 feet away); United Methodist Church of Hempstead (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

2. St. George Cemetery Marker

St. George's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

3. St. George's Church

The marker is located to the right of the church when facing the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.