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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Huntington

 
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Riverhead is the county seat for Suffolk County
Huntington is in Suffolk County
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1 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — 882 — Applecroft —
On Cuba Hill Road 0.1 miles east of Manor Road, on the right when traveling east.
Home of Christine Frederick, economist & efficiency expert. Conducted experiments here to standardize household tasks, ca. 1920. — — Map (db m194051) HM
2 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Arsenal —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) 0.1 miles N Woodhull Road.
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
3 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Bell of the First Presbyterian Church —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling west.
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
4 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Bethel A.M.E. Church —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling south.
Incorporated in 1843. Moved in 1845 to the building called “The Seminary” standing here at that time. — — Map (db m53674) HM
5 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Booker T. Washington —
On Green Street just north of West Carver Street, on the left when traveling north.
Civil rights activist, advocate for self-reliance summered in Huntington 1907-14. Lectured & taught Sunday school in town. Owned this building for income. — — Map (db m210891) HM
6 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Carll House —
On Melville Road at Eckert Street, on the right when traveling south on Melville Road.
This Is The Only Example Of Early Hewn Overhang Salt Box Architecture On Long Island Built About 1740 — — Map (db m148777) HM
7 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Conklin House —
On High Street 0.1 miles New York Avenue (County Route 110), on the right when traveling south.
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
8 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Constitution Oak —
On W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated on the 200th anniversary of New York States ratification of the U.S. Constitution July 26, 1788. — — Map (db m53637) HM
9 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Declaration of Rights —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Stewart Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
“That every freeman’s property is absolutely his own . . . ” June 21, 1774 — — Map (db m214371) HM
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10 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Earliest Church —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Spring Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The first church in Huntington was built here in 1665. A new church was built up the hill to the east in 1715. The old church was sold at auction in 1717 for Ł5. 2S. — — Map (db m239544) HM
11 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Fire Department —
On Main Street east of New York Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
12 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Fire Department —
On New York Avenue (County Route 110) 0.2 miles Henry Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
13 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The First Presbyterian Church of Huntington —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling west.
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
14 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — First Synagogue —
On Church Street 0.5 miles west of New York Avenue (County Route 110), on the right when traveling west.
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
15 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — “The Forgotten War” —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) near Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Korean War left an 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 Dead . . . — — Map (db m214381) HM
16 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Fort Golgotha —
On W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Nassau Road, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street.
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
17 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Fort Hill —
On E Main Street at Maple Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on E Main Street.
Near this spot was an outpost fort, built by British troops during the Revolution, 1776 - 1783. — — Map (db m42781) HM
18 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Gallows Hill — Town of Huntington —
On Huntinton Bay Road 0.8 miles north of Main Street ( Route 25A), on the right.
Near this spot, two American martyrs were hanged by the British during the Revolution — — Map (db m147574) HM
19 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Gilbert Potter —
On Wall Street at Central Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street.
Doctor, Militia Leader & Revolutionary War Patriot lived here, "I Am Determined To Live and Die Free." December 10, 1775. — — Map (db m300751) HM
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20 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Home of John Dewey (1859-1952) —
On Greenlawn Road at Red Deer Lane, on the right when traveling east on Greenlawn Road.
Site of Home of John Dewey (1859-1952) Philosopher, Educator and Humanitarian Lived Here 1910-1925 — — Map (db m155807) HM
21 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington Post Office —
On Gerard Street west of New York Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Established Sept. 25, 1794 Ebenezer Platt first postmaster Rev. soldier and judge — — Map (db m139368) HM
22 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington Soldiers & Sailors Memorial —
On Main Street at Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
. . . — — Map (db m239524) WM
23 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington Village Green — 1653       1909 —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) at E Main Street ( Route 25A), on the left when traveling north on Park Avenue.
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
24 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington World War I Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A), on the right when traveling east.
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
25 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington's Earliest Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
Huntington's Earliest Church Stood on this corner 1665 to 1715 when it was sold for 5 lbs., 2 shillings — — Map (db m147572) HM
26 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Huntington's Old Burying Ground —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A), on the right when traveling north.
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
27 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Ida Bunce Sammis —
On Main Street 0.2 miles east of Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling east.
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
28 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts Memorial —
Near Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful appreciation for the Town of Huntington Veterans who fought for our country in the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts — — Map (db m239539) WM
29 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — J. Gardiner Farm —
On Park Avenue at Little Plains Road, on the left when traveling south on Park Avenue.
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
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30 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Jupiter Hammon —
On West Shore Road north of Southdown Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
31 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Kelsey Outrage 1873 —
On Platt Place west of Spring Road, on the left when traveling east.
Reputed barn where Charles G. Kelsey was tarred and feathered before being murdered by persons unknown. — — Map (db m42821) HM
32 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Kissam House —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) at N. Woodhull Road, on the left when traveling north on Park Avenue.
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
33 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Korean Conflict Memorial — 1950 - 1955 — "The Forgotten War" —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the gallant men & women from the Town of Huntington who served during the Korean Conflict
Important Dates 1945-
August 15: Agreement to divide Korea along 38th . . . — — Map (db m239650) HM WM
34 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Long-Islander —
Near Gerard Street, in the median.
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
35 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Mary Rose McGee Employee Picnic Area —
Near Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
Employee Picnic Area in honor of Mary Rose McGee first woman elected Huntington Town Clerk 1967 - 1976 New York State Assembly - 8th A.D. 1977 - 1978 — — Map (db m239538) HM
36 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Masonic Lodge —
On New York Avenue south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
37 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Memorial To The Women Of Huntington Who Served In The Military —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
Army • Navy • Marine Corps • Air Force • Coast Guard Women's military service to our country began with the Revolutionary War — — Map (db m239537) WM
38 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Mother Chick's Inn —
On Bay Road 0.1 miles south of Dale Road, on the right when traveling north.
(Chichester) Reputed to be where Nathan Hale was betrayed on his fateful venture to New York City in September 1776 — — Map (db m147575) HM
39 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Nathan Hale —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) near Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m42817) HM
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40 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Nathan Hale —
On New York Avenue at Mill Dam Road, on the left when traveling north on New York Avenue.
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
41 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — North Meadow —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) at Sabbath Day Path, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue.
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
42 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Old Burial Hill —
On W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Nassau Road, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street.
Vandalized by American Loyalist Benj. Thompson, later Count Rumford to build Fort Golgotha 1782 after hostilities ceased. — — Map (db m42818) HM
43 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Old Burying Ground —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) south of Nassau Road, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m239527) HM
44 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Old Huntington Green —
On New York Avenue at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on New York Avenue.
Old Huntington Green Historic District Original settlement area Known as the Town Spot, Founded in 1653 — — Map (db m53643) HM
45 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Oldest House —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) 0.1 miles N Woodhull Avenue.
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
46 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Patriots of Long Island —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This monument is dedicated to the Patiots of Long Island who defended Liberty and Independence during the Revolutionary War — — Map (db m42846) HM
47 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Platt’s Tavern —
On Park Avenue at E Main Street ( Route 25A), on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
President Washington dined here April 23, 1790. Early town meeting site. — — Map (db m53635) HM
48 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — St. John’s Episcopal Church —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling south.
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
49 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Sewing & Trade School —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Nassau Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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
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50 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Silas Wood —
On Park Avenue (County Route 35) 0.1 miles north of N Woodhull Road, on the right when traveling north.
1769-1847 Author of First History of Long Island His Home Stood on this Site Until 1881 — — Map (db m148189) HM
51 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Site of —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
52 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Site of Browns Pottery —
On E. Shore Road just north of Young Hills Road, on the left when traveling north.
(1863-1905) Earlier Pottery Established in 1805 by Samuel J. Wetmore — — Map (db m147945) HM
53 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Site of Grist Mill —
On New York Avenue at Mill Lane, on the left when traveling north on New York Avenue.
Site of Grist Mill powered by this stream and built for the Rev. Wm. Leverich 1658 — — Map (db m53641) HM
54 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Site of Peter Crippen House —
On Creek Road west of New York Avenue (County Route 110), on the right when traveling south.
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
55 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Site of Sweet Hollow School —
On Sweet Hollow Road north of Old Country Road, on the right when traveling north.
"Given By Samuel Nostrand in 1779 for the Purpose of Building a School House" — — Map (db m147847) HM
56 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building — Built 1892 — Huntington Historical Society —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
57 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Street House —
On Prospect Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Home of Charles R. Street 1824-1894 Town Supervisor Respected lawyer historian Annotated town records — — Map (db m139456) HM
58 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — 422 — Suffrage Rally —
On Wall Street at Route 25A on Wall Street.
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
59 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Thimble Factory —
On Main Street at Prime Avenue on Main Street.
Started on this site by Ezra C. Prime 1837 — — Map (db m139054) HM
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60 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Thomas Wickes —
On W Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling east on W Main Street.
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
61 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Town of Huntington Veterans Plaza —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
62 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Town of Huntington World War II Veterans Wall of Honor —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
63 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The Trade School Building — Built 1905 — Huntington Historical Society —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) at Nassau Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
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
64 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — United State Space Force Memorial —
Near Main Street (Route 25A) just east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
United States Space Force Department of the Air Force MMXIX — — Map (db m239635) HM WM
65 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Vietnam War Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
66 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — The War to End All Wars —
Near Main Street (New York State Route 25A) east of Irwin Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
67 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — Woodbury Ave School —
On Woodbury Road 0.1 miles south of Carley Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
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
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026