Hampton Bays in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Indian Preacher
Rev. Paul Cuffee
Photographed by B. Berntson
1. Indian Preacher Marker
Erected by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 40° 52.952′ N, 72° 30.585′ W. Marker is in Hampton Bays, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on East Montauk Hwy, (County Route 80) 0.2 miles east of Gravel Hill Rad, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton Bays NY 11946, 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
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Regarding Indian Preacher. Single grave of Reverend Paul Cuffee bears the following inscription:
"Erected by the New York Missionary Society in memory of the Rev. Paul Cuffee an Indian of the Shinnecock tribe who was employed by that Society for the last thirteen years of his life on the Eastern part of Long Island where he labored with fidelity and success. Humble, pious and indefatigable in testifying the gospel of the grace of God he finished his course with joy on the 7th of March 1812 aged 55 years and three days."
Photographed by B. Berntson, October 22, 2010
2. Grave of Rev. Paul Cuffee
The gravestone reads "Missionary Society in Memory of the Revd. Paul Cuffee, an Indian of the Shinnecock tribe, was employed by that society for the last 13 Years of his life on the Eastern part of Long Island where he labored with fidelity and succor." Additional text of smaller size not readable.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,713 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2010, by B. Berntson of Southampton, New York. 2. submitted on November 1, 2010, by B. Berntson of Southampton, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
