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Introduction to Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson, New York, in Suffolk County, is 14 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 49 miles E of New York, New York. The village is home to some 7,837 residents.
Port Jefferson History
Once known as the Drowned Meadow because of the frequent floods that plagued the area, Port Jefferson was a major ship building community during its early years. In 1836, it was named Port Jefferson in honor of President Thomas Jefferson, who provided funds that were used to prevent flooding in the area. In the 1880s, Port Jefferson was a major whaling port. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1964.
Port Jefferson and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Port Jefferson
The Mather House Museum, located in Port Jefferson, showcases maritime and shipbuilding exhibits. The Long Island Museum, the Long Island Maritime Museum, the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum are some of the local museums. Marshall Field III estate, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park and Eagles Nest are all nearby as well. The Beardsley Zoological Gardens, Captain's Cove Seaport, Fire Island National Seashore and Sherwood Island State Park are some of the other popular attractions in the area.
Port Jefferson Transportation
Long Island Mac Arthur is the nearest major airport.
Port Jefferson Higher Education
Nearby colleges and universities include Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Community College-Ammerman Campus, Dowling College, Sacred Heart University and Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus.
Port Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
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