George Washington

Historical marker location:

Freeport, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Babylon Turnpike and Lakeview Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Babylon Turnpike.)

Marker installed: 1999

New York State was home to several utopian communities in the 19th century, including the Oneida Community in central New York, which practiced communal living and free love, and the Shakers, who were known for their furniture and craftsmanship.