Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
1. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
Theodore Roosevelt
Scout Commissioner 1917-1919
Nassau County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Dedicated by
The Scouts of Nassau County
June 14, 1953
Erected 1953 by Boy Scouts of America - Nassau County Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1953.
Location. 40° 53.124′ N, 73° 30.089′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Sagamore Hill Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the flagpole in front of the Roosevelt Home at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. 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: Quentin Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); A Place in History (here, next to this marker); The House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mounting Platform (within shouting distance of this marker); Atop Sagamore Hill (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . . The Life of Theodore Roosevelt. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on February 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
2. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
3. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
4. Flag Raising at Theodore Roosevelt Flagpole
The Theodore Roosevelt marker can be seen here on the flagpole.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011
5. Roosevelt Home at Sagamore Hill
The Theodore Roosevelt flagpole is seen here in front of the house at the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
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 690 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
