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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Nassau County, New York
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | Aviation First
The first all-American
monoplane was built and
flown on this site by
Albert and Arthur Heinrich
aged 21 and 23 in 1910.
Baldwin Civic Assn. 1976 — — Map (db m140799) HM |
| | Est. 1810 as Bethel Chapel, the present sanctuary was built in 1871 by Lorenzo D. Smith, dedicated in 1872 by Bishop Harris and Pastor Nathan Hubbel. — — Map (db m133143) HM |
| | Funeral home - Bethpage- 1946
5 generations funeral dirs.
Previous home - circa - 1910
Albert and Katherine Guerin
prominent community family — — Map (db m133528) HM |
| |
1687 T. Powell obtains land
1695 Deed Bethpage Purchase
1857 Name Jerusalem Station
1867 Renamed Central Park
1936 Changed To Bethpage — — Map (db m133542) HM |
| | This spring marks point laid out in first highway survey of Bethpage made 1732 by Samuel Willis — — Map (db m133476) HM |
| |
This monument is dedicated in loving memory of
Captain Brian C. Hickey
Rescue Company 4
Fire Department, City of New York
Captain Hickey along with 342 other firefighters made the supreme sacrifice defending the City of New York on . . . — — Map (db m133895) HM WM |
| |
Site of
Central Park Cider Mill
George Benkert, proprietor
ca. 1888
Processed apples for
local farmers
Central Park Historical Soc. — — Map (db m119129) HM |
| | January 29, 1857
1st post office in village
Jeremiah Weaver Postmaster
Ahern Home - W. Ahern involved
in 1936 - name change from
Central Park to Bethpage — — Map (db m133480) HM |
| | On Dec. 7, 1941 while Pearl Harbor was under attack, this Assembly Building #2 was dedicated to build the TBF Avengers and F-6F Hellcats. — — Map (db m147617) HM |
| |
First parkway in America
built for the automobile &
famed Vanderbilt Cup Races
Ground breaking in Central
Park (Bethpage) June 6 1908 — — Map (db m133529) HM |
| | 10/10 1908 - 4/17 1938
Private toll road from
Queens to Ronkonkoma AKA
Vanderbilt Parkway. Also
hosted auto racing — — Map (db m159779) HM |
| | Built by Thomas Powell
in 1700 after purchase
of Bethpage from
Massapequa Indian Tribe
October 18, 1695 — — Map (db m133477) HM |
| | World Famous Restaurant
Host to the Rich & Famous
Owned & Operated By
The Wilson Family 1907-1975. — — Map (db m148159) HM |
| | Former home of women's
club founder, teacher,
and community advocate.
In 1917 organized local
committee for women's suffrage — — Map (db m132692) HM |
| |
Organized Nov. 1, 1683
One of the original
counties of the Province
of New York Originally
East Riding Of Yorkshire
— — Map (db m133526) HM |
| |
In honor of
the men and women
of the
77th Infantry Division
Reserve
who served their
country
in war and peace — — Map (db m106492) WM |
| | American paratroopers - Devils in Baggy Pants - pop up from nowhere and we never know how they strike next. Seems like they're everywhere.
Extract from Dead Enemy Officer's Diary
Dedicated to the memory of all paratroopers and . . . — — Map (db m106483) WM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of
The Tuskegee Airmen
761st Tank Battalion
The Buffalo Soldiers
In grateful tribute to all those
Black servicemen and women who
served so honorably and valiantly
in all of America's wars
from the . . . — — Map (db m106465) WM |
| |
To honor our sisters in
the American Legion
Auxiliary
Proudly serving to improve
the lives of our U.S. veterans,
active military and
their brave families, both at
home and abroad
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of . . . — — Map (db m106724) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m106456) WM |
| | In Memory of All
Catholic War Veterans — — Map (db m106314) WM |
| |
In memory of those
who served at
"The Chosin Reservoir"
North Korea
November - 1950 - December — — Map (db m106244) WM |
| |
Dedicated to
Francis Cardinal Spellman
for his life of service to God and country
and to men of every race, creed, and color
in times of peace and war, and especially
for his personal visitations to America's
fighting men . . . — — Map (db m106668) WM |
| |
[Top (Torah)panel:]
Dedicated to our comrades
of the Jewish faith who have
patriotically fought in
all our country's battles
with honor and valor
for our greatest gift
Liberty and Shalom
[Front panel:]
Jewish . . . — — Map (db m106319) WM |
| |
In honored memory of all
who served in the
United States Marine Corps
since November 10, 1775
We are proud to
claim the title of
United States Marine — — Map (db m106260) WM |
| |
Medals of Honor
Dedicated to those who gave above and beyond
the call of duty for their country
U.S.A.
Lang, George C. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Jr. Shea, Charles W. Valente, Michael Karopczyc, Stephen Jr. . . . — — Map (db m106304) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m106299) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m106305) WM |
| | U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on "patrol."
Albacore Amberjack Argonaut Barbel Bonefish Bullhead Capelin Cisco . . . — — Map (db m106493) HM WM |
| | In remembrance of the more than 200,000 women and girls who were abducted for the use of sexual slavery by the armed forces of the Government of Imperial Japan, 1930's-1945. Known to the world as "comfort women", they suffered heinous crimes against . . . — — Map (db m106727) HM WM |
| |
George L. Fox, Methodist Minister Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister John P. Washington, Catholic Priest
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943 the USAT Dorchester was part of a . . . — — Map (db m106722) HM WM |
| |
This monument is dedicated
to the memory of all those
who served their country in the
United States Submarine Service
and to those who made the
supreme sacrifice to preserve
American Freedom.
Their legacy will live on
in future . . . — — Map (db m106509) WM |
| | War Dogs
Dedicated to all
Military K-9's
Past - Present - Future
Always Loyal
Always Faithful
Forever Remembered
— — Map (db m106242) WM |
| | First Grist and Saw Mill
Built By Joseph Haviland
In 1688. Last Operators
Charles Davison And Sons,
Robert, Herbert, and John. — — Map (db m164239) HM |
| | Alexander Davison Home
Son of Robt. Davison
Revolutionary Soldier
Whose Descendants Resided
Here Until The Year 1921. — — Map (db m164242) HM |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| | Built and first meetings held 1698 — — Map (db m133544) HM |
| |
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 |
| | Organized in 1919,
Floral Park Post 334
built this hall in 1924. It
was constructed by and
for military veterans. — — Map (db m139426) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m127229) HM WM |
| | 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 |
| |
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 |
| | Opened in 1927, it was
home to both vaudeville
and motion pictures and a
few retail stores. In 1992
it became a banquet hall. — — Map (db m139371) HM |
| |
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 |
| | 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 |
| | The Methodist Episcopal church
was built to "the glory of God"
and to be a lamp unto their feet"
for the community. — — Map (db m139373) HM |
| | The oldest commercial
building was built by
George Tyson in 1894 and
housed the post office. — — Map (db m139253) HM |
| | The 1st major international
auto race in the USA run on
a public road. It ran thru
Floral Park, Oct. 8, 1904. — — Map (db m139411) HM |
| |
Actors' & Vaudevillians
club, 1916-1939. Members included
Al Jolson, Will Rogers,
Victor Moore, Florenz Ziegfeld,
and John Philip Sousa. — — Map (db m133521) HM |
| | 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 |
| |
(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 |
| | Opened in 1910 to serve students in south Freeport. This was an architectural duplicate of the Seaman Avenue School. — — Map (db m126906) HM |
| |
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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 1845-1918. Civil War veteran.
President of Freeport &
Freeport Club. Antique
weapons collector.
Former home on this site. — — Map (db m126817) HM |
| | Built 1914. First school in
Freeport with a gymnasium.
John W. Dodd served as a
principal here.
Charles Hart was architect. — — Map (db m133066) HM |
| | Crystal Lake Hotel and cottage opened 1895 by Ward & Allie Frost. Accomodated 150 Guests. Destroyed by fire 1958. — — Map (db m126819) HM |
| | The oldest standing firehouse in Freeport. Built in 1913. Moved to present site in 1931 — — Map (db m126758) HM |
| |
Building erected in 1905
President was John J.
Randall and Builder William
G. Miller. Bank was
organized in 1891. — — Map (db m106257) HM |
| |
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 |
| | "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 |
| | Erected in 1924
Chartered In 1899
Dedicated to those heroes
who gave their lives for our
country. — — Map (db m134256) HM WM |
| |
Their supreme sacrifice gave us our tomorrows
———————————————————Lost but not forgotten
Civil War
1861-1865
Treadwell . . . — — Map (db m134275) WM |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| | Post Office 1933
Colonial Revival Style
Treasury Art Project murals
by William Gropper-1938
Listed on National Register — — Map (db m133505) HM |
| | 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 |
| | George Washington
passed this way on his 1790
journey through Long Island — — Map (db m133478) HM |
| | Site of
Grist and saw mill
of Daniel Raynor.
Raynortown settled
by Edward Raynor or
his children, 1659 — — Map (db m126825) HM |
| |
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 |
| |
Home Of Robert H. Kelby ca. 1902, Librarian Of New
York Historical Society from 1898 To 1920. Son
Charles was NYS Judge — — Map (db m126856) HM |
| | 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 |
| |
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 |
| | A small scale Coney Island
flourished from the 1920's
until destroyed by fire in the
early 1930's — — Map (db m126859) HM |
| | Opened 1908 to relieve
overcrowding at Grove St.
School. Attended by
residents from northern
section of village. — — Map (db m133067) HM |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| |
Also known as the Municipal
Building. It was built to
replicate Independence
Hall in Philadelphia.
Enlarged 1973
— — Map (db m114702) HM |
| |
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 |
| | Dredged ca. 1897 by firm of Randall & Miller. John J. Randall was the father of Freeport & William G. Miller was a president. — — Map (db m127041) HM |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| | 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 |
| | Established August 1861. A Civil War Army Camp of Instruction. Commanded by General Thomas W. Sherman. — — Map (db m149783) 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 |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m65206) HM WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m65205) WM |
| | 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 |
| | Has Been Placed On The
National Register Of
Historic Places in 1990
By The United States
Department of The Interior — — Map (db m164244) HM |
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