Mastic in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Poospatuck Res.
May 28, 2016
1. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 265.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 48.38′ N, 72° 50.491′ W. Marker is in Mastic, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Montauk Highway (County Route 80) and Prospect Place, on the right when traveling east on Montauk Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mastic NY 11950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woodhull Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen William Floyd (approx. ¼ mile away); Mastic Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Forge River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort St. George (approx. 1.4 miles away); Masury Ballroom (approx. 1.7 miles away); Carman's Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ca. 1740 Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mastic.
Also see . . .
1. William G. Pomeroy Foundation - Poospatuck Res. W.G.
this page online
The Unkechaug Indian Nation was recognized by the State of New York in 1777, a sovereign relationship which continues into 2019. This led to the creation of the Poospatuck Reservation, located one mile south at the Forge River and Poospatuck Creek. In Algonquian, Poospatuck translates to “where the waters meet” and Unkechaug translates to “people from beyond the hill.”(Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
2. Poospatuck Reservation (Wikipedia). Additional information on the Poospatuck Reservation.
The Poospatuck Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Unkechaugi band in the community of Mastic, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is one of two Native American reservations in Suffolk County, the other being the Shinnecock Reservation.(Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York.)
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, December 26, 2021
2. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Looking westward along Montauk Highway
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, December 26, 2021
3. Poospatuck Res. Marker
Looking eastward along Montauk Highway
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
