Joseph Buffet

Written By Dino DiPietro

The Joseph Buffet Marker in Suffolk County commemorates a Revolutionary War tragedy involving a Long Island patriot:

📍 Marker Details

  • Title: Joseph Buffet

  • Location: Fort Salonga Road (NY‑25A) in Northport, NY, on the north side when traveling east (approx. 40° 53.539′ N, 73° 20.414′ W)

  • Installed: 1976, by the Town of Huntington Bicentennial Committee

🗡️ Historical Significance

  • Joseph Buffet was killed in 1781 near the spot where the marker stands.

  • He died while attempting to recover his cattle and sheep from a British raiding party returning to Huntington during the Revolutionary War

🛡️ Legacy & Context

  • The marker highlights local revolutionary-era resistance, reflecting the civilian sacrifices on Long Island.

  • Northport, then part of Huntington, frequently witnessed British raids, with local residents like Buffet defending their livelihoods.

  • It's one of several markers in the area commemorating Revolutionary events and figures

Dino DiPietro