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

Longman House

Built c. 1854 by Benjamin Place

— Town of Hempstead Historical Site —

Longman House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. Longman House Marker

Inscription. Typical of early summer homes owned by wealthy city dwellers of the period.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 40° 42.415′ N, 73° 36.833′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It is on William Street south of Phoenix Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 William 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: Tertio Millenio Adveniente (approx. 0.2 miles away); Millennium of Poland’s Christianity (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko (approx. 0.2 miles away); United Methodist Church of Hempstead (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named United Methodist Church of Hempstead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hempstead Town Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cooper Field (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

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Longman House image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

2. Longman House

Town of Hempstead website entry:
The house is now a private residence.
Click for more information.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

3. Longman House Marker

The marker faces the street in front of the Longman House.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.