Lynbrook in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lynbrook and the Long Island Railroad
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
1. Lynbrook and the Long Island Railroad Marker
1867–The South Side Railroad is extended to Pearsall’s Corners.
1894–Pearsall’s is renamed Lynbrook (Brooklyn with syllables transposed). A name invented by Thomas Brennan, the Long Island RR station master.
1910–Electrification reaches Lynbrook.
1938–The tracks are elevated.
Erected 1992 by Lynbrook Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 40° 39.359′ N, 73° 40.499′ W. Marker is in Lynbrook, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Saperstein Plaza west of Broadway, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook NY 11563, 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: Lynbrook Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynbrook World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynbrook World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeffrey L. Wiener HM2, USN (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynbrook Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Lynbrook World War II Wall of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynbrook 9/11 Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct
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Also see . . . Lynbrook Historic Plaque Dedication for LIRR Employees (YouTube). (Submitted on December 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
2. Lynbrook and the Long Island Railroad Marker
The marker is located near the entrance to the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
