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

State Hospital

Photographed by Clifton Patrick, April 24, 2012

1. State Hospital Marker

Inscription.
Opened in 1889, grew from 40 patients to 10,000 by 1954. Inc. nursing school, farm, power & train depots. Closed October 10, 1996.

Erected by Historical Landmark Preservation Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1875.

Location. 40° 46.879′ N, 73° 12.006′ W. Marker is in Central Islip, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Carlton Avenue (County Route 17) and Smith Street, on the left when traveling north on Carlton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip NY 11722, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Methodist (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named State Hospital (approx. 1.2 miles away); Long Island Ducks (approx. 1.2 miles away); Islip Speedway (approx. 2.2 miles away); Islip Airport (approx. 2.3 miles away); Red Owl Legend (approx. 2.4 miles away); Modern Times (approx. 2.4 miles away); 1859 Dame House (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Central Islip.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 12, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.