Poquott was founded by European settlers in 1659. Landmarks include Port Jefferson Power Station.
- CountySuffolk County
- Population903 (2020 U.S. Census)
Poquott was founded by European settlers in 1659. Landmarks include Port Jefferson Power Station.
Poquott, New York gifts and souvenirs: 20 designs made from Poquott's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Poquott Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Poquott Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Poquott Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Poquott Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Poquott Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Poquott Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
Poquott was founded by European settlers in 1659. The peninsula came to be known as “George’s Neck”, and was developed mostly as farmland. A fort with a single 32-pound gun, dubbed “Fort Nonsense”, was erected at the tip of Poquott during the War of 1812. It did little to deter the British raiders who entered Port Jefferson Harbor.
As the 20th century approached, “California Grove” was established at what is now the foot of Washington Street (1883). California Grove was an amusement park that featured an oyster restaurant, dancing pavilion, skating rink, picnic grounds, and a pier at which the steamboat Notowantuc would unload tourists from Connecticut. The establishment of California Grove led to Poquott’s development as a summer bungalow community.
Poquott continued to grow as a summer community. Several camps (Dr. Petit’s Camp/Camp Woodbine/Pine Bluff Camp) dotted the shorelines of Poquott. At the turn of the century, large swaths of George’s Neck came into the hands of world traveler, financier, and businessman Edward Larocque Tinker. The Tinker family built several stunning homes throughout Poquott.
Residents fought hard to preserve “Bayview Park”, as Poquott was referred to “back in the day”, when plans came up to develop the shorelines for industry. The Village of Poquott was ultimately incorporated in 1931. Extensive development took place in Poquott after the sale of the Tinker Estate that was later subdivided into Tinker Bluff, in the 1980s. The Village now consists of primarily year-round residences, although a few summer homes still remain.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Poquott, New York, revision 1373517162 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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1 free coloring page of Poquott, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Poquott's population was 903 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 953 in 2010.
Port Jefferson Power Station