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

John Lewis Childs

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

1. John Lewis Childs Marker

Inscription. John Lewis Childs
Founder of
Floral Park
1856 - 1921

Erected 2001 by Irene & Robert Ball Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 40° 43.412′ N, 73° 42.336′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Verbena Avenue and Floral Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Verbena Avenue. Located in Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Verbena Avenue, Floral Park NY 11001, 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: September 11, 2001 (a

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few steps from this marker); The First Church of Floral Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Floral Park September 11th Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); 1779 House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rotary Club of Floral Park Bicentennial (about 500 feet away); Fireman’s Hall (about 500 feet away); Floral Park Woman’s Club (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral Park.

Also see . . .
1. John Lewis Childs (Wikipedia).

John Lewis Childs (May 13, 1856 – March 6, 1921) was a horticultural businessman and politician who founded Floral Park, New York. In addition to a widespread reputation for being a zealous ornithologist, Childs is also credited with founding the first mail order seed catalog business in the United States.

(Submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Village History (Village of Floral Park). (Submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

2. John Lewis Childs Marker

John Lewis Childs Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

3. John Lewis Childs Marker Dedication

Dedicated with love
to
Irene & Robert Ball
in honor of their
50th anniversary
February 14, 2001
from their family

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

4. John Lewis Childs Marker

The marker is located next to the entrance to the Heritage Park gazebo.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.