Huntington

Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on the North Shore of Long Island in New York State. The area stretches from the Long Island Sound in the north to the southern boundary, including residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and wooded hills along the coastline.

English settlers purchased land from the Matinecock tribe in 1653 and founded the first European settlement in this region. During the 18th and 19th centuries the area grew through farming and whaling, before shifting to commuter communities in the 20th century.

The name honors Oliver Cromwell's birthplace in England, chosen by early settlers who admired the Lord Protector. Today families gather at the beaches for swimming and sailing, while the harbors remain busy with recreational boats throughout summer.

The railroad connects the area to New York City through four stations, offering regular train service for commuters. Beaches are busy during summer months, while the harbors remain accessible to boat owners throughout the year.

The creator of the television series The Wonder Years grew up here and drew on childhood memories for the show. Some streets and places in town served as inspiration for locations in the series, which takes place in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Location: Suffolk County

Inception: 1653

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: Babylon, Islip, Oyster Bay, Smithtown

Website: http://huntingtonny.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.86806,-73.42611

Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:20