Long Island National Cemetery - Farmingdale, New York
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The Long Island National Cemetery is slightly less than 365 acres at Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. The cemetery was placed on the NRHP in 2016, #16000113.
Waymark Code: WM199DJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2023
Views: 1
Congressional legislation approved on May 18, 1936 to establish the Long Island National Cemetery to serve New York City and the surrounding area. In 1950 the cemetery purchased approximately 233 acres to the north, bringing the cemetery to its current size. The first interment took place in 1937. Today there are more than 356,440 individuals interred on its grounds.
Street address:
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, New York Suffolk
11783
County / Borough / Parish: Suffolk County
Year listed: 2016
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Military, Social History,
Periods of significance: 1937, 1973
Historic function: Military
Current function: Military
Privately owned?: yes
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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