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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Suffolk County, New York
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| | In Memory of Ephram Oakes,
a Soldier of the Revolution
who Fought with General
Montgomery
at the Siege of
Quebec 1753-1846 — — Map (db m148342) HM |
| | Which stood here from
the early 1800's to 1998. This
was a working farm for more
than 150 years. — — Map (db m150204) HM |
| | Produced Pickles and Sauerkraut
Sold All Over the East.
Building Was Demolished 1966. — — Map (db m148981) HM |
| | Site of Trolley Stop From 1902 until 1924 trollies ran from the East Northport Railroad station to the foot of Main Street in Northport. In memory of Frank G. Becher — — Map (db m148825) HM |
| | Site of Boynton's Bicycle Railroad. Two mile electrified track ran from Hagerman to Great South Bay in 1890s. Dismantled 1904. — — Map (db m127595) HM |
| | Near this site in 1814, Charles
"Squire” Mott constructed a dam at
Swan River and put a grist mill on it
and, adjacent to it, a home.
Mills like Squire Mott's, and later
factories on Patchogue's three
streams, established it as . . . — — Map (db m132647) HM |
| | (right plaque:)
Site of a homestead. This is part of land sold by Tobaccus, Sachem of Unkechaug Indians, to Gov. John Winthrop of Connecticut in 1664, extending from Bellport through Bluepoint, from Great South Bay to the middle of the . . . — — Map (db m133904) HM |
| | Friend and confidant of George Washington. Head of Long Island Secret Service during the Revolution, and operated under the alias of Samuel Culper, Sr. To him and his associates have been credited a large share in the success of the Army of the . . . — — Map (db m96628) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m53683) HM |
| | Patentee and first magistrate of Setauket. Born in Thenford, Northhamptonshire, England, 13 September 1620. Died in Setauket, 17 October 1690.Michael Gressel, Sculptor — — Map (db m53684) HM |
| | Roe Tavern stood here. 1703 - 1936 Washington spent the night here April 22, 1790. Austin Roe, inn keeper, was one of Washington’s spies. — — Map (db m53625) HM |
| | “The Cedars” Built in 1879 by Selah B. Strong. Home of the renowned local historian Miss Kate Wheeler Strong. Frederick Diaper, architect Private home — — Map (db m65112) HM |
| | This stone commemorates the life of Zachariah Hawkins Baptized at Charlestown, Mass. Oct. 25, 1639. Died and perhaps buried in this churchyard 1699. He was among early settlers of Setauket, L.I. N.Y. and a prominent citizen. He was an original . . . — — Map (db m65209) HM |
| | In Memory of the Indians
Who lived in our town
from 2500 BC to 1000 AD.
They left behind part of
themselves and their ways. — — Map (db m148378) HM |
| | Home of John Sloss Hobart.
Revolutionary War Patriot,
U.S. Senator & Judge.
He Mortgaged all but
Honor to Found This Nation. — — Map (db m148373) HM |
| |
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2008
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m140524) HM |
| | Battle of Fort Slongo took place near this site on Oct. 3, 1781. American forces defeated British forces holding Fort Slongo. Donated by Ft. Salonga Assoc. — — Map (db m148347) HM |
| | Richard Smith
Rested here during
his legendary bull ride.
Lunched on bread and
cheese giving valley
and road their names. — — Map (db m148340) HM |
| | Black Educator, Author, Founder of Tuskegee Univ.
Spent Summers here 1911-1915. — — Map (db m147985) HM |
| | Large 18th c. house was boarding house for brickyard workers. Site of illegal liquor sales, knife fights, threats and a deadly fire. Current house built 1900. — — Map (db m149111) HM |
| | This rake is an original piece of Cutting farm equipment. Initially it was designed to be pulled by a horse, but was later adapted for tractor use. Hay was grown on many of the fields on this estate. It was cut with sickle bar mowers such as the . . . — — Map (db m147224) HM |
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In the late 1800s a bridge was built from here over West Brook to what was called "Paradise." The bridge provided Mr. Cutting with a direct route to the South Side Sportsmen's Club, where he was a member. The bridge was built with locally cut . . . — — Map (db m114734) HM |
| | This is an original Cutting farm implement. It was designed to be tractor drawn. It spread horse and cow manure out on farm fields as fertilizer. The concrete bins behind this machine was where the manure was composted before being spread. The . . . — — Map (db m147225) HM |
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Across the river from Bayard Cutting Arboretum stands the large red-brick and gray-stone structure that was part of William Kissam Vanderbilt's estate. W. K. Vanderbilt's "Idle Hour," a 110-room, English-style mansion, was designed by Richard . . . — — Map (db m114711) HM |
| | This double furrow plow was built by the Oliver Implement Company. It was tractor drawn and used to turn the fields for planting. The round disc in front of each plow share was used to cut vines, stems and roots. These discs, called coulters, would . . . — — Map (db m147226) HM |
| | This is an International Harvester Sickle Bar Mower from around 1900. It was originally designed to be horse drawn but this particular piece was modified in later years to be tractor drawn. These mowers were used to cut the hay on the many farm . . . — — Map (db m147227) HM |
| | This spike tooth harrow is original Cutting farm equipment. It was originally designed to be horse drawn. The harrow was dragged across the freshly plowed fields to break the dirt clods and level the ground in preparation for planting. — — Map (db m147228) HM |
| | The Connetquot River begins as a small creek and grows into a wide river near its southern end.
The body of water in front of you is the Connetquot River. It meanders 11 miles from the center of Long Island, through the Pine Barrens, and into . . . — — Map (db m147232) HM |
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This magnificent 68-room mansion, called Westbrook, was the country home of William Bayard Cutting (1850-1912) and his beloved wife Olivia (1855-1949). Their main residence was in New York City. W. B. Cutting was an industrialist involved in . . . — — Map (db m114708) HM |
| | Now Greenlawn, settled
shortly after the first
purchase of 1653 from
the Matinecock Indians — — Map (db m148394) HM |
| |
This vessel possesses national significance
in commemorating the History of the
United States of America
Designed by Naval Architect William Francis Gibbs and built by the United Shipyards of Staten Island in 1938, Fire Fighter . . . — — Map (db m114753) HM |
| | 1898-1927
North Terminus of the
Trolley from Halesite to
Amityville. — — Map (db m149959) HM |
| | Built in 1914
Oldest Yacht Club
Building On L.I.
Abstract Painter Arthur Dove
Lived Here 1929-33 — — Map (db m148338) HM |
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Grave of Rev. Paul Cuffee of the Shinnecock Tribe 1790-1812. Grandson and successor to Rev. Peter John and Samson Occum. — — Map (db m36921) HM |
| | Constructed Between 1884 And 1892.
First N.Y.S. Salt Water Canal
Site of Native American Portage
Connects Shinnecock Bay
With Great Peconic Bay. — — Map (db m152483) HM |
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A Living Symbol of Hope
Dedicated to
the Courage Sacrifice and Loyalty
of
Captured and Missing Americans
in South East Asia
Capt. James P. Mehl, USN · Col. Peter J. Frederick, USAF · Col. John F. O'Grady, USAF · Major Ronald E. . . . — — Map (db m121072) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m121032) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m121061) WM |
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Dedicated to
The men and women
who served in the Armed Forces
of the United States of America
during The Persian Gulf and
Middle East Wars
1990 -
The Fight For Freedom — — Map (db m122574) WM |
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Dedicated to
the men and women
who served in the Armed Forces
of the United States during
the Vietnam War
1961-1975
Longest War In U.S. History — — Map (db m121346) WM |
| |
Honoring Women
of
the Armed Forces — — Map (db m121030) WM |
| | The Korean War left and enormous legacy that has changed the very course of the world. The struggle not only saved the southern half of the Korean peninsula from Communist despotism, but also set it on the road toward democracy. 54,246 American . . . — — Map (db m42847) HM |
| | Incorporated in 1843. Moved in 1845 to the building called “The Seminary” standing here at that time. — — Map (db m53674) HM |
| | This Is The Only Example Of
Early Hewn Overhang Salt Box
Architecture On Long Island
Built About 1740 — — Map (db m148777) HM |
| | From c. 1750 to 1911, Home to the Conklin Family, including David Conklin, A British Prisoner in 1777, One of the First Museums on Long Island. — — Map (db m147983) HM |
| | Dedicated on the 200th anniversary of New York States ratification of the U.S. Constitution July 26, 1788. — — Map (db m53637) HM |
| | “That every freeman’s property is absolutely his own . . . ” June 21, 1774 — — Map (db m43094) HM |
| | This bldg. housed the first
motorized fire engines on
L.I. and was the site of the
Huntington Fire Department
from 1911 to 1958. — — Map (db m139403) HM |
| | Huntington Manor's FD's HQ
Stood At This Site
From 1903-1971
When the Department Moved to
1650 New York Avenue — — Map (db m148332) HM |
| | Built 1911 for the Huntington Hebrew Congregation which was Incorporated in 1907, and Moved to Woodhull Road 1934. And Park Avenue 1961 — — Map (db m148320) HM |
| | This cemetery Huntington’s First Burial-Place was opened about 1700. Within its limits, in 1782, Fort Golgotha was built and occupied by British troops. Here rest the early town’s patriot dead, soldier and civilian, among them Silas Wood author of . . . — — Map (db m42819) HM |
| | Near this spot was an outpost fort, built by British troops during the Revolution, 1776 - 1783. — — Map (db m42781) HM |
| | Near this spot, two American martyrs were hanged by the British during the Revolution — — Map (db m147574) HM |
| | Site of Home of
John Dewey (1859-1952)
Philosopher, Educator and
Humanitarian
Lived Here 1910-1925 — — Map (db m155807) HM |
| |
Established Sept. 25, 1794
Ebenezer Platt first
postmaster Rev. soldier
and judge — — Map (db m139368) HM |
| | On which stood the blockhouse for protection from the Indians. Here the early town meetings were held and Militia drilled in Revolutionary times. — — Map (db m53636) HM |
| | Huntington Township records with pride that more than a thousand of her sons and daughters served in the World War of 1914 – 1918 and here inscribe in grateful remembrance the names of those who gave their lives in that service. Harry Raymond . . . — — Map (db m43105) HM |
| | Huntington's Earliest
Church
Stood on this corner
1665 to 1715
when it was sold
for 5 lbs, 2 shillings — — Map (db m147572) HM |
| | The Old Burying Ground is one of the most historic and sacred sites in the Town of Huntington. The four-acre site
is the final resting place for most of Huntington's earliest inhabitants. It is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places . . . — — Map (db m144981) HM |
| | Suffragist, Lived Here.
Founded The Huntington Political Equality
League in 1911. One of the First Two
Women Elected to the New York
State Assembly in 1918. — — Map (db m148251) HM |
| | House Built 1750, Enlarged 1860
Site of Gruesome Murder in 1842
Bequeathed by H. Gardiner in 2003 to the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association — — Map (db m147982) HM |
| | First published African American poet (born 1711) lived here
from 1799 until his death in c1806. First home purchased by an African
American in the Town of Huntington. — — Map (db m147577) HM |
| | Reputed barn where Charles G. Kelsey was tarred and feathered before being murdered by persons unknown. — — Map (db m42821) HM |
| | Built in 1795 For Dr. Daniel Whitehead Kissam.
He and His Son in Law Practiced Medicine From the House.
Outstanding Example Of A L.I. Half House — — Map (db m148709) HM |
| |
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 |
| | (Chichester) Reputed to be where Nathan Hale was betrayed on his fateful venture to New York City in September 1776 — — Map (db m147575) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m42817) 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 |
| | Vandalized by American Loyalist Benj. Thompson, later Count Rumford to build Fort Golgotha 1782 after hostilities ceased. — — Map (db m42818) HM |
| | Old Huntington Green Historic District Original settlement area Known as the Town Spot, Founded in 1653 — — Map (db m53643) HM |
| | In Huntington, Built by 1653.
Site Of Early Town Offices.
All Slaves Manumitted From 1805 to 1823 Received Their Freedom Here. — — Map (db m148192) HM |
| | This monument is dedicated to the Patiots of Long Island who defended Liberty and Independence during the Revolutionary War — — Map (db m42846) HM |
| | President Washington dined here April 23, 1790. Early town meeting site. — — Map (db m53635) 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 |
| | 1769-1847
Author of First History of Long Island
His Home Stood on this Site
Until 1881 — — Map (db m148189) HM |
| | (1863-1905)
Earlier Pottery Established in 1805
by Samuel J. Wetmore — — Map (db m147945) HM |
| | Site of Grist Mill powered by this stream and built for the Rev. Wm. Leverich 1658 — — Map (db m53641) HM |
| | "Given By Samuel Nostrand in 1779 for the Purpose of Building a School House" — — Map (db m147847) 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 |
| |
Home of Charles R. Street
1824-1894
Town Supervisor
Respected lawyer historian
Annotated town records — — Map (db m139456) 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 |
| | Home of Job Sammis, Weaver.
Built About 1740, It Was Used By The Local Militia
To Store Their Equipment During The Revolution — — Map (db m148191) HM |
| | The Long-Islander Newspaper was founded by Walt Whitman in a barn on this block in 1838. It is still published nearby. — — Map (db m139462) HM |
| | Started on this site
by Ezra C. Prime
1837 — — Map (db m139054) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | A federal program to alleviate unemployment and improve the environment. — — Map (db m139438) HM |
| | Born here May 31, 1819. Wrote "Leaves of Grass." The Poet of Democracy. Teacher & journalist. Tended Civil War wounded. — — Map (db m142307) 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 |
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1880-1915 sparsely settled
Also known as "Rabbit Town"
Name abolished due to land
development & possible
confusion W/Nassau Village — — Map (db m126896) HM |
| | Home of America's Cup Capt.
Sailed 1881-1901; Defended
4 Times. 1881 Mischief &
1886 Mayflower; Skipper 1887
Volunteer & 1895 Defender. — — Map (db m155575) HM |
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Capt's home, "Greatest of
the light air skippers."
Afterguard w/Capt. Haff on
Volunteer 1887 & Defender
1895 America's Cup Defenders. — — Map (db m111742) HM |
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Site of
Doxsee Clam Factory
1866 - 1905 — — Map (db m114680) HM |
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J.H. Doxsee developed unique
canning process for clams/
seafood shipped nationwide
from factory site 500' west.
1866 - 1905 — — Map (db m114765) HM |
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1924 Main Street School
K-12. Motto: "Enter to
learn, go forth to serve."
Expanded in '28, '48 & '53
Islip Town purchased 1977 — — Map (db m106735) HM |
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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 |
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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 |
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1869-1907 called "Union Hall"
First town meeting Apr 1870
Chas. Gillette, Supervisor
Early Meridian Lodge 691
Meeting Place. — — Map (db m113745) HM |
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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 |
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