Massapequa in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Neck
October 2, 2016
1. West Neck Marker - post-restoration
circa late 1700’s. Wm. Jones
& his wife, Phoebe Jackson.
Descendants include Samuel,
“Father of the N.Y.S. Bar”.
Erected by Historical Society of the Massapequas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era.
Location. 40° 39.995′ N, 73° 28.329′ W. Marker is in Massapequa, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Merrick Road and Massapequa Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Merrick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Massapequa NY 11758, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Benjamin Birdsall (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Jones, Esquire (a few steps from this marker); Massapequa Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Massapequa 1925 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1796 Hotel Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Massapequa Manor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Brick House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Red House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massapequa.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
2. West Neck Marker - pre-restoration
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
3. West Neck Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
4. Marker on Merrick Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
5. Jones Family Burial Ground
October 2, 2016
6. Jones Cemetery sign - added post-restoration of cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2019. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on June 19, 2019.
