Southampton (LI)
| Region | Type | Maps & Charts (if available, no international) |
|---|---|---|
| North America, New England, New York | Seaport, City | Southampton (LI) |
First English town formed on Atlantic side of eastern Long Island in 1640 by migrants from Connecticut and Lynn, Massachusetts. Economy dependent upon fishing and shell fish as much as farming. Reasonably amicable relations with resident Montauketts and Shinnecock Indians. In 1658 subdivided by creating village of Easthampton.
Sources
Robert A. McCaugheyCompiler
Peter Richards