Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gilbert Potter
Photographed by Jordan Romano, May 25, 2026
1. Gilbert Potter Marker
Revolutionary War Patriot
lived here, "I Am Determined
To Live and Die Free."
December 10, 1775.
Erected 2025 by Town of Huntington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1775.
Location. 40° 52.431′ N, 73° 25.62′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Wall Street and Central Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street. Located in the Stop & Shop parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743, 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 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: Huntington Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffrage Rally (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sewing & Trade School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Trade School Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Declaration of Rights (approx. 0.2 miles away); Huntington World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Burying Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
