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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Suffolk County, New York
Riverhead is the county seat for Suffolk County
Adjacent to Suffolk County, New York
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Chartered on January 25, 1860
Land purchased 1869 for $1000
Cornerstone laid August 25, 1904
First meeting at this location
held March 27, 1905 — — Map (db m139312) HM
Nathan Hale in everlasting remembrance AD 1897 < Right Side Marker : > His ancestors were the Hales of Kent, England. He was born at Coventry, Conn. June 6, 1755, Graduated from Yale College September 8, 1773, Enlisted as Lieutenant 7th . . . — — Map (db m53645) HM
Presented in 1938 by Myrta Cannon and Old Huntington Green Incorporated to The Town of Huntington in memory of Henry White Cannon 1850 – 1934 — — Map (db m53673) HM
Building erected 1905 for school established in 1881 to teach sewing; later manual trades, English, math & cooking. National Reg. Hist. Places — — Map (db m43097) HM
Site of
Huntington Academy, 1793 - 1858
Huntington High, 1858 - 1959
Simpson Jr. High, 1959 - 1976
First schoolhouse built
nearby in 1660 — — Map (db m239543) HM
Purchased 1864 by Peter Crippen,
an African American from Virginia.
Crippen was one of the founders of
Bethel AME Church. House stayed
in his family for over 150 years. — — Map (db m183557) HM
Site of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Burial Ground Built 1747. Samuel Seabury Jr. Catechist, 1748 & later First American Bishop 1784 — — Map (db m53675) HM
On this site in July 1913
a thousand people witnessed
anti and pro suffragists
clash over a 1776 wagon used
as a symbol of votes for women — — Map (db m132685) HM
The bell of the First Presbyterian Church was first hunt in 1715. It was carried away by the British in the Frigate Swan in 1777, taken to New York and restored in damaged condition. On petition to Admiral Digby in 1789, it was recast and has been . . . — — Map (db m239535) HM
The First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, organized and first building erected 1665. Second building erected on this site 1715, occupied by the British as a barracks 1777, torn down and materials used to erect Fort Golgotha on Burying Ground Hill . . . — — Map (db m239536) HM
The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, which was completed in 1892 as a memorial to the 40 townsmen who died in the Civil War, was the first library building in the Town of Huntington. The building is the first of several monumental civic . . . — — Map (db m239522) HM
This unique building originally housed one of America's first vocational schools. The school was founded in 1886 by Emma Paulding to teach girls how to sew. The curriculum expanded to include a variety of other domestic arts. Boys were later . . . — — Map (db m239534) HM
This Flagpole
is dedicated to the
courageous men and women
from the
Town of Huntington who served
our country in World War I
The War to End All Wars
1917 - 1918
Their names are inscribed on a plaque located in . . . — — Map (db m239540) WM
Thomas Wickes in 1739 conveyed to his seven neighbors, their heirs and assigns, for 1 pound and 16 shillings, these 3 acres and 88 rods, “To ly open and in common,” forever, the town spot. — — Map (db m53648) HM
Dedicated September 1995 with memorials honoring men and women from the Town of Huntington who served their country during time of war
American Revolution
1775 - 1783
The beginning of America
1783 Independence from Great Britain . . . — — Map (db m239541) HM WM
Abbale, George C. •
Abrams, Lewis •
Abrams, Sidney S. •
Abramson, Leonard •
Ackerman, Eric •
Acompora, Charles •
Acritani, John J •
Acunto, Edward •
Adams, John E. •
Adelman, Arthur A. •
Adelman, Burton K. • . . . — — Map (db m239768) WM
This monument is dedicated to the men and women from the Town of Huntington that served our country with price and honor during the Vietnam War
Vietnam
1961 - 1975
★ ★ ★ Significant War Events ★ ★ . . . — — Map (db m239608) HM WM
Beloved Elementary School
Stood on this Site from 1923-71
Later Used By BOCES &
Huntington Christian School
Bldg. Was Demolished in 1988. — — Map (db m148259) HM
Meeting Place & Center of Social
Activities For African Americans
From 1922 to 1945. Later a Kosher
Butcher And Then a Barber Shop
Built 1909. Demolished 2017. — — Map (db m175720) HM
Louisine W. Havemeyer 1855-1929
Suffragist, feminist, philanthropist wife of
Bayberry Point developer, H.O. Havemeyer
Financed and actively campaigned for
woman's right to vote in New York — — Map (db m114717) HM
1880-1915 sparsely settled. Also known as "Rabbit Town". Name abolished due to land development & possible confusion w/ Nassau Village — — Map (db m126896) HM
Site Islip school buildings
c. 1808, 1828 "Little Red",
1854 and 1869 Henry Brewster
(1825) and Amos Doxsee (1834)
were early teachers here. — — Map (db m110986) HM
Site of 1884 Monell School
NYS approved K-12 1897
"Finest school in the county"
First in cty. to est. school
bank plan / business courses — — Map (db m113841) HM
Islip Hamlet land Grant by
British rulers William and
Mary to Andrew Gibb in 1692
Associate of Wm. Nichol and
Leisler Rebellion Foe.
— — Map (db m108390) HM
Composed of substantial houses of interesting architectural variety, including two different spanish styles of the 1920s, Some in Queen Anne Victorian vernacular, some in Colonial revival and one in English half-timber Style. Two early houses were . . . — — Map (db m111768) HM
Includes both sides of Union Avenue from Main Street to Raymond Street. The area consists of 19 houses and the Islip Public Library. #54 is particularly noteworthy with many original and unique Queen Anne features and sawn decoration on rafter ends. . . . — — Map (db m111769) HM
400' west of this site, 1st
municipal airport on L.I.
Amelia Earhart/C. Chamberlin
attended opening 8-4-28
Pres. C. Lawrence 1928-45 — — Map (db m126902) HM
In solemn tribute to
all who lost their lives
on September 11, 2001,
and in loving memory of these
sons and daughters of Islip
Glenn E. Wilkinson • Jason Dahl • David Halderman •
Thomas J. Fisher • Chapelle Renee Stewart Sarker • John A. . . . — — Map (db m189497) WM
400' West. 1946-84. Worlds
Fastest 1/5th mile track. Also
stock & drag racing. 1950s,
women drivers. T. Martino won
1st & B. Park won the last race. — — Map (db m221010) HM
[The memorial consists of three bronze tablets mounted to a large backing stone, along with three stone monuments lined up across the base.]
[Top center tablet:]
1917 · 1918
In honor of
those who served their country
during . . . — — Map (db m112030) WM
Methodist
Orig. church Saxon Ave. 1828.
1st church this site 1866.
Sanctuary enlarged 1896 and
redesigned in 1946. Church
school building added 1889. — — Map (db m106738) HM
Presbyterian
Islip parish org. 1857.
1st chapel 1852 now south of
single spire church 1869.
Manse blt. 1895. Robert L.
Maitland, major benefactor. — — Map (db m106743) HM
Episcopal parish org. 1847.
Church & rectory built 1880.
Norwegian stave design
Richard M. Hunt, Architect
W.K. Vanderbilt, donor — — Map (db m114817) HM
Site of Jewish Agricultural & Industrial Aid Society Farm from 1904-1929. Est. by Baron M. De Hirsch Fund to train immigrant Jews in agriculture — — Map (db m175712) HM
Society Est. Here in 1866 By
WM. A Muhlenberg. 1796-1877
Clergyman, Educator, And
Philanthropist. To Meet Needs
Of Orphaned And Indigent. — — Map (db m177490) HM
Est. 1872 as St. Johnland.
Renamed Kings Park in 1891 by
Long Island Railroad. 2-Mile
Spur to State Hospital Coal
Trestle opened in 1898. — — Map (db m175707) HM
Caleb Newton Farm. Formed
First Church in Ronconkoma
In His Home 1796-1834
Roots to Methodist Church
At 5 Corners 225 Years in 2021. — — Map (db m213360) HM
St. Mary's Church Founded
ca. 1867. Building Gift of
Colonel & Mrs. J.H. Puleston,
Member of British Parliment.
Church Rebuilt in 1971. — — Map (db m147183) HM
Lake Ronkonkoma was once home to four Native American tribes known as the Nissequogues, Setaukets, Secatogues, and Unkechaugs. The term "Ronkonkomack" is translated according to the Algonquin language "Boundary Fishing Place" which is understood as . . . — — Map (db m233277) HM
By proclamation: The "WWII Memorial Tree” stands in honor on
the former Girardet property corner. Planted By Commodore Bunny Gubner
circa 1945. It memoralized ENS David Girardet USN, and all WWII Veterans
living in Lake Ronkonkoma. Stand . . . — — Map (db m126826) HM WM
German-American town formed
by Abby & Thomas Wellwood
with Charles S. Schleier.
Dedicated on June 6, 1870.
Changed to Lindenhurst 1891. — — Map (db m125920) HM
Lindenhurst Memorial Village Hall
Rededicated on Memorial Day, 1983 in honor of all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and especially those Lindenhurst residents, who gave their lives in Korea and Vietnam:
Korea
Adam J. Muller . . . — — Map (db m99530) WM
In honor and memory
of these men who gave their
lives in mortal combat with
enemies of our country
Edward J. Krotz, Jr. Normandy
Michael E. Davis Plei Me
Thomas Poldino Dau Tieng — — Map (db m122819) WM
Lindenhurst Honor Roll
1917 - World War - 1918
Appoldt, Charles • Argust, Benjamin J. • Argust, Thomas B. • Austin, Herbert • Bassler, Frederick A. • Becher, Julius A • Becht, Emil • Becht, Frederick W. • Becht, William F. • Beck, . . . — — Map (db m106320) 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 submarines
still on "patrol."
Albacore ·
Amberjack ·
Argonaut ·
Barbel ·
Bonefish ·
Bullhead ·
Capelin . . . — — Map (db m143283) HM WM
Named For Col Nicoll Floyd's Iron Forge which stood near here ca. 1797. First Called Wegonthotac River by local Native Americans. — — Map (db m171613) HM
1722-1776
Col. 3rd N.Y. Regt. during
French & Indian War.
Fought at battles of
Ticonderoga, Crown Point
& Montreal. President of the
N.Y. Provincial Congress(over) — — Map (db m189379) HM
Established By The
Town of Brookhaven On
July 4th 1976, In Cooperation With
The American Legion, Post 1533 And
The Local Residents To Celebrate
The Nations' Bicentennial
Bicentennial Motto: Beautification-Thru-Historic Endeavor — — Map (db m156341) HM
Dedicated
to the loyal men and women
of Montauk who through
vigilance in war and peace
have contributed to the
preservation of freedom
tolerance and justice — — Map (db m140321) WM
The U.S. Army commissioned Camp Hero in May 1942 as a coastal artillery installation to defend against German ships, particularly submarines. Batteries 112 and 113 each contained two 16-inch guns. Battery 216 was equipped with two 6-inch . . . — — Map (db m140591) HM
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