Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rotary Club of Floral Park Bicentennial
Of Our Country
From the Rotary Club
of Floral Park
July 4, 1976
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 40° 43.481′ N, 73° 42.29′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Verbena Avenue and Tulip Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Verbena Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Tyson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Firemans Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department (about 300 feet away); Floral Park September 11th Memorial (about 400 feet away); Floral Park Womans Club (about 400 feet away); John Lewis Childs (about 400 feet away); The First Church of Floral Park (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named John Lewis Childs (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

