Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thomas Wickes

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

1. Thomas Wickes Marker

Inscription. Thomas Wickes in 1739 conveyed to his seven neighbors, their heirs and assigns, for 1 pound and 16 shillings, these 3 acres and 88 rods, “To ly open and in common,” forever, the town spot.

Erected 1931 by Ketewamoke Chapter N.S.D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.

Location. 40° 52.501′ N, 73° 24.884′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) and Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling east on W Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington NY 11743, 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: Platt’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington Village Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution Oak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Arsenal (about 600 feet away); Oldest House (about 600 feet away); Kissam House (about

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800 feet away); Silas Wood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ida Bunce Sammis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

More about this marker. Marker consists of a plaque mounted on a mill stone.

Huntington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

2. Huntington Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

3. Thomas Wickes Marker

Marker on the Huntington Village Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

4. Marker on the Huntington Village Green

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.