Historical Marker
St. John's
Historical marker location:
Oakdale, New York
( Marker is on Montauk Highway (New York State Route 85) just south of Berard Blvd., on the right when traveling north.)
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.