Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
1. Theo. Roosevelt Rough Rider Statue Marker
This marker is located at the corner of South Street and Berry Hill Road, at the southwest corner of the Roosevelt Memorial Triangle.
Created by sculptor
Alexander Phimister Proctor
1860 – 1950
Dedicated
October 29, 2005
as the
Centennial Project
of the
Rotary Club of Oyster Bay
Re-dedicated on this site
by the
T.R. Statue Fund
October 30, 2010
[ Lower Plaque: ]
Centennial Memorial
Rotary Club of
Oyster Bay
Anthony J. Tini, PDG., Chairman
Major Donors
Lori and Roger Bahnik
Marge and Fritz Coudert
Abby and George ONeill
Statue Advisory Committee
Dr. John A. Gable John E. Hammond Michael F. Rich II Joseph E. Reilly, Jr.
[ East Plaque: ]
This plaque is in recognition of the contributions and sacrifices that our service
members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world.
[ Lower Plaque: ]
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Triangle
John Venditto Town Supervisor
Town Council
Joseph D. Muscarella Anthony D. Macagnone Chris J. Coshignano
Elizabeth A. Faughnan Joseph G. Pinto Rebecca M. Alesia
Town Clerk Receiver of Taxes
Steven L. Labriola James J. Stefanich
Commissioner of
Department of Public Works
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Jack L. Libert James M. Byrne, P.E.
Architect
Reilly + Associates, Architects
Project Engineer Contractors
Nelson & Pope, Engineers H & A Landscape, Inc. / Commander Electric
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1688.
Location. 40° 51.939′ N, 73° 31.932′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of South Street (County Route 106) and Lexington Avenue / Berry Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oyster Bay NY 11771, 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 walking distance of this marker: Oyster Bay WWI Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Townsend (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Earle-Wightman House Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); The British Occupation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fortified Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Raynham Hall (approx. half a mile away); Matinecock Lodge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
Also see . . .
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
2. Second Marker
This marker is located at the southeast end of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Triangle.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
3. West Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
4. East Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
5. Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
6. Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
7. Closeup of Theodore Roosevelt Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,191 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
