On Ocean Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
First Oven for Public Use
Sold By Aaron Alburtis To
Issac Bloom in 1760. Bread
Was Baked Here For Three Cents
Twice A Week For Neighbors — — Map (db m169720) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In honored memory of the
Farmingdale area residents
who served during
the American Civil War
1861-1865
John Allen · Thomas Brawley · Andrew Conklin · Josiah Howell Culver, M.D. · Philip Darby · William Fleet · John Gannon · Platt . . . — — Map (db m126858) WM
Allen, J.D. · Altese, J. · Bacarella, T. · Beierling, G. · Brand, S. · Brescia, W. · Barry, F. · Bausch, R. · Bausch, C. · Button, B. · Bolton, T. · Baldwin, F. · Bruckner, J. · Cassano, F. · Corali, J. · Costalla, C. · Christ, E. · Hafner, R.R. · . . . — — Map (db m127879) WM
They gave their today for our tomorrow
Korea
Victor M. Pirowski
Warren J. Schaefer
Vietnam
Christopher J. Barber
Robert D. Cicio
Raymond J. Enners
Patrick J. Foran
Don R. Huey
James McCaffery
John McCaffery
Donald . . . — — Map (db m127238) WM
On Main Street at Prospecdt Street on Main Street.
This memorial is dedicated to honor those from the Farmingdale area who gave their lives in defense of our country
LCPL James D. Argentine USMC
August 6, 2009 Afghanistan/OEF — — Map (db m126915) WM
An everlasting tribute to the men and women of Farmingdale who so unselfishly served their country and humanity in World War II 1941-1945 and in cherished memory of those who gave their lives
★ Antoniazzi, Henry · ★ Apold, Arnold · . . . — — Map (db m127926) WM
Floral Park's oldest house
Built by the Baily/Baylis
family. Their homestead
included family homes,
farm buildings and acres
of farmland. — — Map (db m139276) HM
On South Tyson Avenue at Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tyson Avenue.
Founded in 1884, classes
began in Sept. 1885. Later
renamed John Lewis Childs
School for Floral Park's
founder and 1st president. — — Map (db m139377) HM
On Willis Avenue at McKee Street, on the left when traveling south on Willis Avenue.
Dedicated to those
who made the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
Leon S. Burkowski Billy Juchnowski
Edward A. Collins Walter J. Korrow
James J. Doran, Jr. Gerard G. Krug
Stephen J. Merz Joseph Radziski, Jr.
Placed by . . . — — Map (db m106240) WM
On Tulip Avenue at Carnation Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Tulip Avenue.
Originally a club in 1914,
Masonic Lodge #1016 was
chartered in 1923. The
Masonic temple was built in
1925 and became a landmark. — — Map (db m139465) HM
On Jericho Turnpike at Depan Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Jericho Turnpike.
Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina,
Italy. At the age of fifteen he became a Capuchin Monk and
took the name of Pio. On August 10, 1910 he was ordained a
Priest. On September 7, 1910 as he was praying, Padre Pio
was visited . . . — — Map (db m127228) HM
On Branch Avenue at St. Marks Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Branch Avenue.
Actors' & Vaudevillians
club, 1916-1939. Members included
Al Jolson, Will Rogers,
Victor Moore, Florenz Ziegfeld,
and John Philip Sousa. — — Map (db m133521) HM
On Stokes Avenue south of Merrick Road, on the left when traveling north.
Opened on this site in 1900.
Women & men members. 9 hole
course. Clubhouse built by
Wm. G. Miller, Village Pres.
Sold at auction in 1912 — — Map (db m132772) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue south of Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling south.
(English panel:)
Built On Freeport's
Nautical Mile
This is the Actual
Boat that Crossed
The Atlantic Ocean
Battling a Hurricane
with Winds Over 100 MPH
and Seas Over 25 Ft.
This 26 Footer is Listed
in the Guiness Book . . . — — Map (db m127224) HM
On South Bayview Avenue near Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Organized May 1895
Hose house on Atlantic Ave
Stephen Lewis early foreman
1916 new house built here on
land donated by Randall Co — — Map (db m126811) HM
Developed by W. Newton
Bennington in 1902. Streets
given to village in 1904.
Later became an African
American & Italian enclave. — — Map (db m127998) HM
On Broadway at Mt. Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Broadway.
Site of first Jewish synagogue in Freeport
In 1971 occupied by St. Demetrios Greek
Orthodox Church and the home of the Refuge
Apostolic Church Of Christ in 1982 — — Map (db m133167) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue south of Suffolk Street, on the left when traveling south.
Boat builders have a long and colorful history in Freeport, beginning with the modest skiffs and dories used by baymen and
fishermen, military craft used in World Wars I & II, followed by recreational fishing boats. With fewer fishermen and . . . — — Map (db m126911) HM
On South Main Street north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Originally a bayman's cottage
Built during the Civil War era
Privately owned until 1961
when it was bought by the
newly formed Freeport
Historical Society — — Map (db m126854) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue south of Suffolk Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
"You know, this job could be pretty dangerous." ~ Reggie Jones 1996
We all know people who are legendary, either through the force of their personalities or their accomplishments, or a little of both.
These memorable characters were known . . . — — Map (db m127424) HM
On Pine Street west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by John J. Randall and William G.
Miller in the Norman style
Freeport's oldest house of worship
Now known as the United Methodist Church
— — Map (db m106258) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Founded by Fred and Mirto Scopinich
built rumrunners, Coast Guard boats,
commercial vessels, & air-sea rescue boats
received Navy Excellence Award during WW II — — Map (db m126814) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue south of Hmilton Street, on the left when traveling south.
Freeport's rich maritime history is
marked by oystering, clamming and
boat-building. At the end of the 19th
century, John Randall and William G.
Miller dredged Woodcleft Canal, creating the largest working waterfront on
the south shore of Long . . . — — Map (db m127239) HM
On Guy Lombardo Avenue at Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on Guy Lombardo Avenue.
710 S. Grove St. Band leader
founded The Royal Canadians,
popularized "Auld Lang Syne”
on New Year's Eve. Produced
musicals at Jones Beach Theater. — — Map (db m133504) HM
On West Lena Avenue at Wilson Place, on the right when traveling west on West Lena Avenue.
Built in one day to spite a competitors efforts in a real estate development race. This forever changed the layout of Lena Avenue and added Wilson Place. — — Map (db m126869) HM
On Sunrise Highway (State Highway 27) at Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Sunrise Highway.
From USS Hartford - flagship
of Admiral David Farragut
during Battle of Mobile Bay
August 1864
Presented to Freeport July 4, 1902 — — Map (db m133522) HM
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Upon this site stood the first
public school in Freeport
This building was erected about 1820 and served as the first public school until 1852
Mr. John Rankin had the honor of being the first teacher to teach in this village . . . — — Map (db m106730) HM
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Trophy gun obtained from
the US Navy. Department was
unveiled on July 4, 1902 by
the DBP Mott Post of the
Grand Army of the Republic. — — Map (db m133068) HM
On Woodcleft Avenue south of Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1836 two Sailing ships
The Bristol & The Mexico
were wrecked near Long Beach
215 died in these two wrecks
139 bodies are buried in a
mass grave in Lynbrook, N.Y.
called The Mariners Burial Ground
Many Freeport men & volunteers . . . — — Map (db m127701) HM
On Sunrise Highway, on the right when traveling west.
Water Co. formed in 1894
Power house built in 1897
Both municipal utilities
owned & operated by Village
Voted on by Freeporters — — Map (db m126752) HM
On Front Street at Woodcleft Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
First summer hotel in Freeport
on this site 1897. Built by
Randall & Miller. Sold 1907
to Society of St. Vincent
De Paul as fresh air home — — Map (db m126821) HM
On Guy Lombardo Avenue at Rose Street, on the left when traveling south on Guy Lombardo Avenue.
Trophy cannon that saw service at
San Mihiel 240 millimeter gun was
obtained by DPB Mott Post GAR
given to American Legion dedicated
on Memorial Day 1921 — — Map (db m133328) HM
On Commercial Avenue at Clinton Street, on the right on Commercial Avenue.
Site of
Camp Albert Mills
Established August 1917
A World War 1 Army Camp
Used by the 42nd Infantry
Known as the Rainbow Division — — Map (db m106913) HM
Near 7th street east of FRanklin Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This building was once one of ten Toll Lodges on the William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.'s : Long Island Motor Parkway, which existed from 1908 until 1938 and ran from Queens, through eastern Garden City, to Lake Ronkonkoma. The Garden City Lodge was located . . . — — Map (db m201538) HM
On Charles Lindbergh Blvd east of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
On May 20, 1927, Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh rose 1/4 mile
west, from Roosevelt Field,
Landing 33 Hours Later At
Le Bourget Field, France. — — Map (db m175010) HM
To commemorate the first crossing from east to west and the first double crossing of the Atlantic by air accomplished by the British airship R34
which left East Fortune Scotland on July 2nd 1919, landed Mineola Long Island on July 6th, and . . . — — Map (db m77713) HM
On School Street at Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on School Street.
In honor of the members of Local Union No. 1093 who served their country in the World War 1914 – 1918 Adam Donaldson Frank S. Boday Louis Myers Edw. Nordstrom Frank Hoebich Everett Wicks Patrick Hanlon Daniel Murdock Fred . . . — — Map (db m65203) HM
On School Street at Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on School Street.
This tribute is dedicated to those veterans who gave the supreme sacrifice during the “Vietnam War” 1959 – 1975 ( Lower Marker : ) Francis Andrysiak Francis Arnett Richard Brown Charles Johnson John McCarthy Richard . . . — — Map (db m65188) WM
On Forest Avenue at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Forest Avenue.
Dedicated to the Glen Cove men who gave their lives in the First World War William Henry Albin Harvey Brewster John J. Butler Luigi Capobianco Earl Clinton Chadwick Samuel Dawson James Erwin Donahue George Ford Ralph William Francis . . . — — Map (db m65168) WM
On School Street at Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on School Street.
A tribute to the men of Glen Cove who gave their lives in the service of their country in the armed forces of the United States in World War II December 7, 1941 August 14, 1945 Abate, Victor Becker, Valentine Bessel, Solomon . . . — — Map (db m65182) WM
On Forest Avenue at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Forest Avenue.
In memory of John E. Miller Private – 2nd New York Calvary Born Glen Cove, New York 1841 Died Andersonville Prison, Georgia 1864 — — Map (db m65163) HM
On School Street at Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on School Street.
Tribute to those Polish American Freedom Fighters who made the supreme sacrifice in First and Second World Wars Polish American War Veterans of Glen Cove and vicinity, inc. * 1982 * — — Map (db m65184) WM
On Forest Avenue at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Forest Avenue.
Medal of Honor Seige of Peking 1900 Medal of Honor Haitian Rebellion 1915 Navy Cross 1918 Distinguished Service Cross 1918 A native of Glen Cove, Dan Daly will live forever as a hero, a legend, a two time Medal of Honor winner and as a . . . — — Map (db m65166) HM
On E. Rockaway Road at Meadowview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on E. Rockaway Road.
Was given to John Hewlett
by his Grandfather, George
Hewlett, who came here from
England in 1636. The home
is still in the family — — Map (db m190716) HM
On Orchid Road at Skimmmer Lane, on the right when traveling west on Orchid Road.
The official stand and the start and finish lines for the 4th, 5th and 6th Vanderbilt Cup races which ran from 1904-1910 on the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
The first concrete limited access highway in the United States
The first American car to . . . — — Map (db m200013) HM
Near Laurelton Boulevard at West Pine Street, on the left when traveling north.
Erected circa 1912 for the late Senator Reynolds, developer of
City Of Long Beach. Placed on
the National Register by the
U.S. Department Of Interior.
The Steele residence since 1978. — — Map (db m133479) HM
On West Park Avenue at Reverend JJ Evans Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Park Avenue.
The Long Beach Station was opened
in 1909 soon after the closing of a
station just to the south of here.
The City of Long Beach and the LIRR
renovated the station in 1986. — — Map (db m133235) HM
Near Boardwalk at Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
In October 1836, the 179-ton, three-masted American
barque Mexico left Liverpool, England for New York,
filled with cargo and immigrants, most of them Irish.
The ship reached the entrance to New York Harbor
after a stormy, 69-day . . . — — Map (db m133390) HM
Near Atlantic Avenue at Stauderman Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
For 29 Years John Monahan Raised And Lowered
The Railroad Crossing Gates At This Site, Until The Tracks Were
Elevated in 1938.
During His Long Career He Saved Seven Lives. The LIRR Gave Him Several
Medals Including a Hero's Service Button. — — Map (db m152199) HM
On Merrick Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Rockville Cemetery and
Bristol and Mexico Monument
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2015
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m143540) HM
On Merrick Road west of Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Isaac Denton deeded a 99'x 165' plot of land here in 1790 for the construction of a 20'x 30' Methodist meeting house. The congregation was formed in 1785 by the Rev. Philip Cox, who rode a 300-mile to serve his many Long Island congregations.
A . . . — — Map (db m143256) HM
On December 31, 1836, after a long and difficult Atlantic Oceam crossing firom Liverpool,
England, the 279-ton, three-masted, American-ownd barque Mesico finally arrived at the
mouth of New York Harbor. The temperature in New York City was . . . — — Map (db m143539) HM
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