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

St. George’s Cemetery

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. St. George’s Cemetery Marker

Inscription. A place of historical significance to both the Town and Village of Hempstead. St. George’s was founded in 1702 by the Church of England while Hempstead was still an English colony. The first recorded burial, in 1724, was that of the first rector, Rev John Thomas. In 1735, King George II of England granted St. George’s royal charter that remains in place today.

Marker placed by Long Island Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century September 2023

Erected 2023 by Long Island Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.

Location. 40° 42.404′ N, 73° 37.332′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Front Street east of Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 Front Street, Hempstead NY 11550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Historic St. George Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Samuel Carman (here, next to this marker); St. George 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 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’s Cemetery Marker

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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

3. St. George’s Church

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 47 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.