Suffolk County, Administrative county on Long Island, United States
Suffolk County extends across the eastern portion of Long Island, containing 912 square miles of land and 1,461 square miles of water territory.
Established in 1683 and named after Suffolk, England, the county served as a strategic location during the American Revolutionary War until British evacuation in 1783.
Each of the nine towns in Suffolk County maintains distinct traditions, with Southold featuring vineyards while East Hampton focuses on art galleries and exhibitions.
The county seat operates from Riverhead, where residents can access governmental services, while additional county offices function in Hauppauge for administrative purposes.
Suffolk County houses the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Plum Island Animal Disease Center, contributing to national scientific research initiatives.
Location: New York
Inception: 1683
Capital city: Riverhead
Shares border with: New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County, Washington County, Nassau County, Fairfield County
Website: https://suffolkcountyny.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.94000,-72.68000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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