Bayshore in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gibb Patent
Photographed by Jack DePalma, December 17, 2025
1. Gibbs Patent Marker
British rulers William and
Mary to Andrew Gibb in 1692
associate of Wm. Nichol and
Leisler Rebellion Foe.
Hist Society of Islip Hamlet
Erected by Historical Society of Islip Hamlet.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Landmarks • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.
Location. 40° 43.726′ N, 73° 12.959′ W. Marker is in Bayshore, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Smith Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located in front of Islip Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Main Street, Bay Shore NY 11706, 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Early Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain James Berry (about 600 feet away); Early Schools: Monell (about 800 feet away); First Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Islip Crowd (approx. 0.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 18, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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