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

Zachariah Hawkins

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

1. Zachariah Hawkins Marker

Inscription. This stone commemorates
the life of
Zachariah Hawkins
Baptized at Charlestown, Mass.
Oct. 25, 1639.
Died and perhaps buried
in this churchyard
1699.
He was among early settlers
of Setauket, L.I. N.Y.
and a prominent citizen.
He was an original proprietor
of Brookhaven Town.
He was among early members
of Setauket Presbyterian Church.
He was a son of
Robert and Mary Hawkins
who emigrated from England
to Charlestown, Mass. In 1635.

Erected 1967 by The Hawkins Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1639.

Location. 40° 56.752′ N, 73° 6.64′ W. Marker is in East Setauket, New York, in Suffolk County. It can be reached from Caroline Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the cemetery at the Setauket Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Caroline Avenue, East Setauket NY 11733, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

It is

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also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Abraham Woodhull (a few steps from this marker); Setauket Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Setauket World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Setauket World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Setauket Village Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zachariah Hawkins Home (about 400 feet away); Mary (Longbothom) Muirson (about 500 feet away); Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1729 (about 500 feet away).

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

2. Zachariah Hawkins Marker

Marker in the Setauket Presbyterian Churchyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

3. Marker in the Setauket Presbyterian Churchyard

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.