Wantagh in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Tour 1790
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
1. Washington Tour 1790 Marker
traveled near this site
April 21, 1790, while
touring Long Island to thank
supporters of the war effort.
Erected 1999 by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution – Jerusalem Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1845.
Location. 40° 39.882′ N, 73° 30.432′ W. Marker is in Wantagh, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Merrick Road and Larch Street, on the right when traveling east on Merrick Road. Marker is located in Cedar Creek Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wantagh NY 11793, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Their Country Found Them Ready (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); In Memory of the Men from Bellmore Who Died During the Vietnam War (approx. 1.1 miles away); Korean War Memorial
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
2. Washington Tour 1790 Marker
During the Revolutionary War, Long Island remained generally loyal to King George III. It is believed that during his visit, Washington thanked those who supported the American cause privately.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
3. Marker in Wantagh, LI
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
4. Washington Tour 1790 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,452 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
