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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The thee-masted, 450-ton American ship Bristol left Liverpool, England on October 15, 1836 with a cargo of 250 tons of iron bars, 50 tons of coal, 2,000
bushels of wheat, and dry goods. It had 95 passengers aboard, most of them Irish . . . — — Map (db m243379) HM
Owned by van de Water Family
Pres. Cheste Arthur, guest
Stagecoach stop, 1800's
Local militia mustering
place. Stood for 100 years. — — Map (db m139248) HM
In memory of
Cpl. Albert F. Klestinec, Jr.
United States Marine Corps
Who died for freedom
in Vietnam
for freedom everywhere
July 10, 1966
Erected by a grateful community
so his sacrifice and our Nation's ideals . . . — — Map (db m106739) WM
Famous 'Bring'em back alive'
20 acre jungle camp 1934 to
ca. 44. WWII small arms defense
factory ca. 45. Grimaldi's kiddie
park petting zoo 1951 to 65 — — Map (db m106455) HM
1844 Old Grace Church. DeLancey Floyd – Jones Library 1896. 1870 Floyd – Jones Servant Cottage. Floyd – Jones Burial Ground 1892. 1969 Home of the Historical Society of the Massapequas — — Map (db m65101) HM
Family owned. Well known among sportsmen for hospitality, hunting, fishing, and distinguished patrons. In good memory 1868-1905 — — Map (db m126855) HM
South on Ocean Ave. between Cornelius & Berkley, a grand Victorian resort served 300 guests. Cottages, boathouse bathing pavilion . . 1888 - 1916 — — Map (db m65098) HM
( Left Plaque : ) National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Long Island Chapter Commends the preservation of Old Grace Church Historic Complex Burial site of first colonial settlers Major Thomas Jones (d. 1713) and wife Freelove . . . — — Map (db m65154) HM
Burial place of Samuel Jones, Esquire 1734 – 1819 Voted for ratification of the U.S. Constitution, 7-26-1788. Historical Society of the Massapequas, 1988 — — Map (db m65097) HM
Little Unqua c 1889 home of
Conde & Louise Floyd-Jones
Thorn. Last of Major Thos.
Jones, 1707 land. Lived on
by descendants until 1961. — — Map (db m108712) HM
Jones family burial ground, circa late 1700’s. Wm. Jones & his wife, Phoebe Jackson. Descendants include Samuel, “Father of the N.Y.S. Bar”. — — Map (db m65096) HM
World’s 1st development air port. 21 acre Fitzmaurice Field, here 1929 to 1953 . . . Col. James Fitzmaurice flew 1st flight Europe to U.S.A. — — Map (db m65094) HM
1770 Georgian manor house
Also named Fort Neck House.
Owned by 7 generations of
colonial Jones/Floyd-Jones
Families. Razed in 1940. — — Map (db m133171) HM
C. 1870 summer resort est. by
French and German settlers.
Board $5.00 - $7.00 per week
Active until early 1900's.
Building here until 1953 — — Map (db m108300) HM
In honor of those
of this village who answered
the call of their country
1917 · in the World War · 1918
Angell, Walter E. ·
Betts, Albert J. ·
Bunker, Harold ·
Burns, John Lawrence ·
Cameron, John ·
Cammann, H. Schuyler · . . . — — Map (db m139477) WM
The Merricks
Those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country
World War II
Harold Kenneth Ahlquist ·
Alfred William Amari ·
Clifford E. Bahnsen ·
Walter Edwin Baldwin ·
Walter J. Burke Jr. ·
Harry Gregory . . . — — Map (db m126135) WM
In Theodore Roosevelt’s time this field was a three-acre garden of vegetables, fruit trees, and berries. It produced potatoes, lima beans, lettuce, and carrots, peach, plum, and pear trees, and multiple grape arbors. Despite its size the garden was . . . — — Map (db m90372) HM
This land around you had always been a working farm. When Theodore Roosevelt bought the property in 1880 it already included an orchard, fields of corn, asparagus, and buckwheat as well as an old barn. After the purchase, Roosevelt had his own . . . — — Map (db m90406) HM
It was on this piazza that Teddy Roosevelt was notified of his nomination for Governor of New York in 1898, for Vice President in 1900, and for President in 1904. He had the railing removed here to address more effectively groups gathered on the . . . — — Map (db m42967) HM
Six Roosevelt children and nearly a dozen neighboring cousins could be a rambunctious group. Sometimes Edith Roosevelt needed a place for solitude. The Arbor was not too far from the house. She could enjoy the sun and scented roses, yet still be . . . — — Map (db m90399) HM
The windmill to your left is a re-creation of two previous windmills Theodore Roosevelt had built. The first was constructed when the house was built. A second windmill, and a supplemental gas-powered pump, replaced that one in 1905. The mills . . . — — Map (db m90398) HM
Theodore Roosevelt’s new home crowned a treeless hill that sloped down to the water on three sides. Across their lawn the family could watch ferryboats plying Long Island Sound. Roosevelt planted shade trees around the home, but cut down other trees . . . — — Map (db m43031) HM
Fresh eggs and chickens to satisfy the healthy appetites of the family were raised on the grounds. Chicken was a favorite dish and the Roosevelts had it almost every day. — — Map (db m53638) HM
Christeen-Oyster Sloop has Been Placed On The
National Register of
Historic Places in 1991
By The United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m237386) HM
This copper beech, also called a purple beech, was planted by the Roosevelt family about 1895. Its leaves go through several color changes as the season progresses; they appear each Spring as a light copper color, turning purple by June and finally . . . — — Map (db m43084) HM
Oyster Bay was occupied by the British from 1776-1783. Due to the close proximity to their fort, the Loyalist Queen’s Rangers occupied the residence during the winter of 1778-1779. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m42791) HM
The Hamlet changed drastically and quickly in the early 20th century, but things began to slow after Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency came to an end in 1909. His impact, however, would continue to shape Oyster Bay for years to come, even after his . . . — — Map (db m90409) HM
Most maintenance and repair work was done by those who ran this farm. This required a variety of tools as well as the diverse skills to use them well. — — Map (db m42984) HM
Buried here are John Townsend 1668; Robert Townsend, “Culper, Jr.” (1753 – 1838) of General Washington’s intelligence service and his sister Sally Townsend (1761 – 1842) both instrumental in the disclosure of the Benedict . . . — — Map (db m65078) HM
The Old Barn was gone and the farm needed a replacement. Edith Roosevelt oversaw the plans for what became the New Barn, built in 1907. To reduce costs, she eliminated the concrete-lined basement meant for the cows, and instead planned to keep them . . . — — Map (db m90335) HM
Mealtimes were family times for the Roosevelt family. Breakfast might include peaches and cream, fried liver and bacon, grits, waffles, cereal, milk, and for Theodore Roosevelt, lots of coffee. Dinners often featured fried chicken covered with . . . — — Map (db m90369) HM
The Roosevelt family needed full-time assistance to maintain the house and farm. Theodore had a devoted valet, James Amos, he called his “head man.” The house staff included a cook, waitress, chambermaid, and a nurse who had worked for . . . — — Map (db m90333) HM
This stone marks the grave of John Townsend who came from England about 1630, and settled in Oyster Bay in 1661. He died in 1668, and was buried here on his own land. — — Map (db m65081) HM
Sagamore Hill may have been a working farm, but it was also a playground for Theodore Roosevelt. He cleared much of the land, but left these 35 acres as woodlands filled with chestnuts, elms, and cedars. It was home to wildlife and allowed . . . — — Map (db m90336) HM
“Tired of living here and there in rented houses,” wrote Eleanor Roosevelt, in 1937 she and her husband Ted Jr. purchased four acres of Sagamore Hill from his mother. The Georgian-style home, built in 1938, sat at the south end of the . . . — — Map (db m90365) HM
For 50 years, the look of Sagamore Hill changed little. Then in 1938, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., the President’s eldest son, built this Georgian home here on four acres of the farm’s old apple orchard. The house is now open to visitors as a museum of . . . — — Map (db m42965) HM
In Roosevelt’s day, fields of timothy and corn ran downhill from here to an early 19th-century hay barn – the scene of childhood games. You could look left across a quarter mile of pasture to the old apple orchard and the woods. The crack of . . . — — Map (db m43053) HM
In loving memory of the Oyster Bay Residents lost on September 11, 2001 Christopher Ciafardini Wade Green Brooke Jackman Joseph Kelly Thomas Mahon Edward Papa Christopher Slattery Contributed by the Oyster Bay High School Student Council 2002 - . . . — — Map (db m43087) HM
To the memory of those from Oyster Bay who gave their lives in the service of their country 1917 • World War I • 1918 Nicolas Abbati • Frank Boday • Fred H. Cassell • Luke Kiloran • Quentin Roosevelt 1941 • World War II • . . . — — Map (db m65140) WM
Home train station of Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States 1901 - 1909, July 2005 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Plaque sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Association and Oyster Bay Historical Society — — Map (db m62060) HM
To the memory of those from Oyster Bay who gave their lives in the service of their country in the World War 1917 – 1918 --------------- Let those who come after see that these men shall not be forgotten. Nicolas Abbati Frank Boday Fred H. . . . — — Map (db m42854) HM
Planting Fields Arboretum
Has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1979
By the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m223519) HM
Completed 1873, stick-style architecture. Boyhood church of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
J. Cleveland Cady, Architect — — Map (db m42806) HM
This stone is from the grave of Quentin Roosevelt Youngest son of Theodore and Edith Kermit Roosevelt who was killed in aerial combat in France on July 14, 1918 and was buried where he fell near Chamery. His body was moved in 1955 to the Normandy . . . — — Map (db m7974) HM
Built 1740; Used by British as Col. Simcoe’s Hdqts; Information from here lead to Major Andre’s capture after his visits; Home of Robert Townsend, Washington Spy. — — Map (db m42788) HM
