Wantagh

Wantagh is a residential community in Nassau County featuring neighborhoods with single-family homes, local shops, and tree-lined streets. The area has a suburban character with quiet residential blocks and scattered green spaces throughout.

The area was originally home to the Merokee Indians before European colonists arrived in the mid-17th century. This early indigenous presence shaped the settlement's character and the place name that endures today.

The Quaker community left a lasting mark visible through meetinghouses and burial grounds that still stand today. These religious sites form part of the community's identity and reflect the spiritual roots that shaped early settlement patterns.

The Long Island Rail Road station on the Babylon Branch connects the area to other parts of Long Island and Brooklyn. Local bus services provide additional transportation links for getting around the region.

The name comes from a Native American word meaning 'place of the reeds,' reflecting the wetland character of the original landscape. This connection between the name and the natural environment reveals how the terrain shaped the settlement's identity.

Location: Nassau County

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: North Wantagh

GPS coordinates: 40.67470,-73.51060

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:26