Northport in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry Scudder
Militia Lieutenant captured at Battle of Long Island. Fled to CT. Planned and led raids of L.I. State Assemblyman. "A brave and honest man."- Governor Clinton 1788
Erected 2026 by The Laurel Group.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 53.262′ N, 73° 21.494′ W. Marker is in Northport, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on 25A, on the right when traveling north. Located on the western edge of the Old Northport Burying Ground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northport NY 11768, 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: Swego (approx. ¼ mile away); Eastern Purchase (approx. ¼ mile away); Suydam House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home of Arthur Dove (approx. ¾ mile away); Rice & Barton (approx. ¾ mile away); Cow Harbor (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Centreport (Upper) Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Joseph Buffet (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northport.
Also see . . . Local Revolutionary War Hero Henry Scudder Honored on 283rd Birthday. (Submitted on September 8, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2026, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


