Sag Harbor Village District

Sag Harbor Village District is a historic district on Long Island's coast with around 870 buildings, several sites, and structures spread across a large area. Most structures sit along Sag Harbor and Long Island Avenue and show architectural development from different periods.

The district grew during the height of whaling in the middle of the 19th century, when the village became one of the major ports on the Atlantic coast. This trade shaped its development and created the wealth visible in the buildings that remain today.

The First Presbyterian Church, with its striking architecture, shapes the village's appearance and shows how important religion was to early residents. Many buildings throughout the district date from this founding period and reflect the economic prosperity the whaling industry brought to the settlement.

The area spans two different towns, with Division Street marking where one municipality ends and the other begins. Visitors should prepare to walk and explore the different sections separately to understand the full scope of the historic district.

The area contains an unusually high concentration of stores that focus on health products and medical items, reflecting a local trade culture that is quite distinctive. This type of retail focus stands apart from larger commercial chains and shows how the local business life developed differently here.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 40.99722,-72.29556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22