Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sagamore Hill in the Presidential Years
In its many area devoted to different activities, this estate reflected the energy and diverse interest of its owner. A series of markers identifies each of the buildings or features of the estate explaining their use.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.
Location. 40° 53.115′ N, 73° 30.024′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Sagamore Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, east of the Roosevelt Home. 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: On the Farm (here, next to this marker); Up to the Roosevelts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); A Thoroughly Modern House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Copper Beech (within shouting distance of this marker); Atop Sagamore Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
sectionhead>More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a map of the Sagamore Hill estate of President Roosevelt. The location of the marker is indicated, as well as the House, Windmill, Ice House, Pet Cemetery, Tennis Court, Old Road, Stables, Wood and Tool Shed, Garden, Carriage House, Chicken House, New Barn and Old Barn.
Also see . . .
1. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 28, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.


