National Register of Historic Places

Smith Estate

Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Listed
December 10, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000414

About this property

Smith Estate, also known as Longwood Estate - Smith House, is a historic estate located at Ridge in Suffolk County, New York. It is preserved and maintained by the Town of Brookhaven. The Longwood Estate is part of a huge parcel of land originally purchased by William "Tangier" Smith in the 17th century, which he called Manor St. George. The estate consists of a large, late 18th century main house (altered and enlarged during the 19th century), caretaker's cottage, a farm complex (of barns and sheds dating from the late 18th through early 20th centuries), the Smith family cemetery, and a small frame schoolhouse moved to the property in 1977. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Location

Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
40.86872, -72.90616

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Battle of Setauket (Long Island)
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When was Smith Estate listed on the National Register?

Smith Estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Smith Estate?

Smith Estate is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Smith Estate?

The period of significance for Smith Estate is recorded as the industrial era.

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