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Introduction to Bayville, New York
Bayville, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SE of Greenwich, Connecticut (center to center) and 24 miles NE of New York, New York. As of the 2000 census, 7,135 people lived in Bayville.
Bayville History
In 1658, Daniel Whitehead of Oyster Bay bought the land, which comprises Bayville, from the Matinecock Indians. The peninsula’s eastern section was named Pines and the western section was called Oak Neck. In 1754, the main road, Main Street, was surveyed and constructed, and in 1851, the first school was built. The area was named Bayville in 1859, but was not officially incorporated until 1919.
Bayville and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Bayville
Visitors who enjoy museums can go to the Bayville Historical Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, and the Science Museum of Long Island. A trip to the Saxon Woods Park and Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge may be planned, and Oak Neck Beach is another interesting place to visit. Families seeking recreation may also enjoy the Bayville Amusements theme park.
Bayville Transportation
The closest airport is Westchester County Airport.
Bayville Higher Education
Colleges close to Bayville include Long Island University - C W Post Campus, Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and Suny College at Old Westbury.
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