Mabel F. Carll Farmhouse (2 of 2)
Here’s a detailed history of the Mabel F. Carll Farmhouse in East Northport, NY:
🌾 Early Origins & Carll Family
Built in the early 1800s by descendants of Jesse Carll, a notable Northport shipbuilder, the farmhouse stood on Clay Pitts Road (then known as Water Street) and served as the centerpiece of one of East Northport’s largest farms
The farm’s lands hosted cows, horses, and extensive fields of cabbage, corn, tomatoes, turnips, potatoes, cauliflower, and other market vegetables—many of which were shipped to New York City via steamboat
Family Life & Community Insight
The last residents were Richard, Grace, and Mabel Carll, unmarried siblings who lived in the house. Mabel, born 1895, fondly recalled childhood routines—walking cows past Fifth Avenue and Pulaski Road to graze, then walking to the one-room school
Mabel, deeply involved in her church and local organizations, is remembered for her community spirit
Changes & Legacy
In the 1940s, Grace and Mabel sold part of the farmland to developer Hewitt, fostering the development of Hewitt Square shopping center
1956: Mabel laid the foundation for a legacy—she donated the farmhouse and surrounding three acres to the Salvation Army for a community mission
The farmhouse remained until the 1990s, when it was ultimately demolished. In 1998, a historical marker—erected by the Salvation Army—went up near the original site
📍 Historical Marker Details
Inscription: Notes that the farmhouse “stood here from the early 1800’s to 1998” and highlights its 150+ years as a working farm
Location: 319 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport, NY 11731, on Clay Pitts Road west of Graystone Drive
Archival Records 📁
Mabel F. Carll (1895–1982) left behind personal documents—diaries, tax bills, deeds, maps, account books, and more—dating from the mid‑1800s to the early 20th century. These are archived in collections spanning 1844–1942 and accessible via ArchiveGrid
Summary Timeline
Early 1800s Farmhouse constructed by Carll family on Clay Pitts Road
19th–20th century Large-scale cabbage farming; shipping produce to NYC via steamboat
1940s Portion of farmland sold for development of Hewitt Square
1956 Mabel donates property to Salvation Army for community mission
1990s Farmhouse demolished
1998 Historical marker erected at site
This narrative showcases the Mabel F. Carll Farmhouse as a landmark of agricultural heritage, community generosity, and local transformation in East Northport. Let me know if you’d like to explore archival documents or local maps
