Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Merrick Road
Photographed by Jordan Romano, December 7, 2025
1. Merrick Road Marker
From 1852 Until ca.1883
Part of Merrick & Jamaica
Plank Road. Paved in 1894.
Became Favorite of Bicycle &
Automobile Enthusiasts.
Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1055.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 40° 39.188′ N, 73° 35.22′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. It is on West Merrick Road east of S Bergen Place, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151n W Merrick Road, Freeport NY 11520, 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: Freeport Memorial Library War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Freeport Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Freeport Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); First Fire Co (approx. Ό mile away); World War I Trench Mortar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trubia Rifle (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Public School in Freeport (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2025, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 52 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 8, 2025, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
