Gallows Hill

Written By Dino DiPietro

Here’s the history behind the Gallows Hill marker in Huntington, Suffolk County:

📍 Marker Details & Location

  • Installed: 1975 by the Huntington Bicentennial Commission

  • Text:

“Near this spot, two American martyrs were hanged by the British during the Revolution.”

  • Location: On Huntington Bay Road, approximately 0.8 miles north of Main Street (NY‑25A), across from 48 Huntington Bay Road (coordinates ~40° 52.971′ N, 73° 24.165′ W)

🗡️ Historical Context

  • The marker commemorates the execution of two Patriot militiamen—referred to as "American martyrs"—who were hanged by British forces at or near that location during the American Revolutionary War

🧠 Local Significance

  • Huntington served as a contested frontier during the Revolution, enduring British raids and widespread Tory activity.

  • The executions at Gallows Hill highlight the severe reprisals faced by local Patriots, reinforcing Huntington’s narrative of sacrifice and resistance.

Dino DiPietro