Yaphank

by Yaphank Historical Society, Tricia Foley, Karen Mouzakes

Book Overview

Known for its sawmills and gristmills, Yaphank was established in 1726 on the banks of the Carmans River on Long Island. Called Millville until 1844, it was then named Yaphank, "bank of the river." Its two lakes mark the boundaries of the historic district, with Main Street winding between them. Though the mills are long gone, many of the period homes from the 18th and 19th centuries remain, illustrating the history of the village and those who lived...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738592951
• ISBN13: 9780738592954
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"