Commack in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Huntington
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
1. Town of Huntington Marker
First purchase 1653. First school teacher 1657. Gov. Nicolls patent 1666. Gov. Dongan patent 1688. First church building 1686.
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 40° 50.575′ N, 73° 17.481′ W. Marker is in Commack, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Commack Road, on the right when traveling west on Jericho Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2231 Jericho Turnpike, Commack NY 11725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whitman's Hollow (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Comac Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hubbs House (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Burr Farm (approx. half a mile away); 1918 Crash Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Carll Burr House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brindley Field (approx. 1.1 miles away); Long Island Motor Parkway (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Commack.
Also see . . . Huntington, New York (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 26, 2018.)
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
2. Town of Huntington Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
