Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathan Hale
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
1. Nathan Hale Monument
commemorate
the patriotism of
Nathan Hale
who was captured
by the British on
the shores of
Long Island
1776
Erected in
1894
[ On Column ]
“I only regret
that I have
but one life to lose
for my country.”
Erected 1894.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 52.282′ N, 73° 25.488′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 25A) near Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patriots of Long Island (here, next to this marker); “The Forgotten War” (here, next to this marker); Huntington's Old Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration of Rights (within shouting distance of
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
2. Base of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
3. Nathan Hale Marker
The monument stands near the site where Natan Hale arrived in Huntington by boat from Norwalk, Conn. Hale was sent here on a spying mission for Gen. George Washington, to gather information about British activities In New York City and on Long Island. He was captured and executed in September 1776 in New York City.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
4. Quotation on Column
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
5. Nathan Hale Monument
The Nathan Hale Monument, seen on the right, is one of several found here, in an area now known as Halesite.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
6. Back of Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
