North Babylon in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
August Belmont
Photographed by Jordan Romano, January 3, 2026
1. August Belmont Marker
In 1867 started 1300 acre horse farm with race track, trout pond, and mansion. In 1926 Robert Moses secured part of estate for state park
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 535.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 40° 44.174′ N, 73° 20.318′ W. Marker is in North Babylon, New York, in Suffolk County. It can be reached from August Road north of Flower Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in the Belmont Park parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Babylon NY 11703, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Damm (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Babylon Veteran's Memorial (approx. one mile away); Deer Park Avenue Elementary School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Wyandanch Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Delano Stewart (approx. 1.7 miles away); Babylon Railroad Company Trolley Route (approx. 2.6 miles away); Conklin House
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Also see . . .
1. August Belmont (Wikipedia).
August Belmont Sr. (1813 1890) was a German-American financier, diplomat, and Democratic Party politician. As chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1860 to 1872, during a period of turmoil and reconciliation for the party following the American Civil War, Belmont was one of the longest serving party leaders in American history. During his life, he was one of the wealthiest men in the United States. He was also a thoroughbred racehorse owner and the founder and namesake of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of American Thoroughbred horse racing.(Submitted on January 7, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. August Belmont | William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Submitted on January 5, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 5, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
