Oyster Bay, Colonial settlement in Nassau County, United States.
The hamlet spans along the North Shore of Long Island, featuring water access to Oyster Bay Harbor and residential neighborhoods near Long Island Sound.
Dutch explorers named this location in 1615 after discovering extensive shellfish beds, leading to English settlers establishing a permanent community by 1653.
The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park provides public access to beaches, a marina, and recreational facilities for Nassau County residents throughout the year.
The Long Island Rail Road station connects passengers directly to New York City through regular service on the Oyster Bay Branch line.
Raynham Hall Museum contains intelligence records from the American Revolution, when the Townsend family gathered information for George Washington's operations.
Location: Oyster Bay
Location: Nassau County
Inception: 1666
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Shares border with: East Norwich
GPS coordinates: 40.75940,-73.50280
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
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