Babylon in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain Joel Cook Monument
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 19, 2017
1. Captain Joel Cook Monument Marker
is erected to honor
and perpetuate the
memory of
Capt. Joel Cook
A brave soldier who served in the
American Army throughout the
Revolutionary War, and who also
recruited and commanded a company
in the War of 1812.
Born at Wallingford Conn. Oct. 12, 1760,
died at Babylon, L.I. Dec. 8, 1851,
his patriotism, heroism, and
manly virtues merit emulation
by the present and future
generations.
Erected 1907.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 40° 41.722′ N, 73° 19.706′ W. Marker is in Babylon, New York, in Suffolk County. Memorial is on Main Street (Montauk Highway) west of Carll Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Babylon NY 11702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Babylon World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Moses (about 600 feet away); The Babylon Library (about 800 feet away); The Babylon Village Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away);
this page online
More about this monument. The marker is located in the southeast corner of Argyle Park. There is a parking lot close to the monument, but this is best accessed when heading west on Montauk Highway (from the village), as making a left turn into the lot when heading east may be difficult due to the traffic.
The monument was originally located on the grounds of the old Babylon High School.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 19, 2017
2. Captain Joel Cook Monument Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
