Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Burial Hill
Loyalist Benj. Thompson,
later Count Rumford to
build Fort Golgotha 1782
after hostilities ceased.
Erected 1989 by Town of Huntington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 40° 52.321′ N, 73° 25.441′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) and Nassau Road, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Golgotha (here, next to this marker); Huntington World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Old Burying Ground (a few steps from this marker); The Trade School Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewing & Trade School (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration of Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington Soldiers & Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington's Old Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on January 7, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.