Fort Salonga, New York
Fort Salonga is a community of 10,199 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Fort Salonga
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 36 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mill Dam Bridge, B. Ketchum House, Carll Burr, Jr., House and Sunken Meadow State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Fort Salonga
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Salonga
Fort Salonga is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Salonga had a population of 9,652.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Salonga, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Mill Dam Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Bridge in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Museums and landmarks15
B. Ketchum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Carll Burr, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Carll S. Burr Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Van Iderstine Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John Harned House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Little Jennie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Chesapeake Bay bugeye
N. J. Felix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
N. Velzer House and Caretaker's Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Northport Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Public library in New York, United States of America
Obadiah Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Suydam House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Northport, New York, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
834 Fort Salonga Road, Northport
Mo 13:00-22:00; Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
Robke's Country Inn
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
427 Fort Salonga Road, Northport
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.4 mi
192 Laurel Road
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30; Sa...
Venus
Restaurant · Greek · 2.1 mi
828 Fort Salonga Road, Northport
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
Panda Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
10 Fort Salonga Road, Fort Salonga
24 more on the map.
History
One night during the Revolutionary War, Colonial forces landed on the beach in nearby Crab Meadow, and moving down the beach overtook the fort.
In the post-Civil War era the rich red clay deposits gave birth to a successful brickworks as well as other trade. Barges loaded with manure swept from the streets of New York City would arrive, and farmers from nearby towns would come to get the manure for fertilizer. The emptied barges were then loaded with bricks for the trip back to the city. One of the brick companies to operate there in the late 19th century was owned by the Brown family, whose bricks bore the initials BBB for Brown's Best Bricks. The family home on the top of the hill on Breeze Hill Road has served as the clubhouse for the Indian Hills Country Club since 1963.
From the History section of Fort Salonga, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Commack United Methodist Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.7 mi
328 Main Street, Northport
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.4 mi
120 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport
Saint Paul's Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.8 mi
204 Main Street, Northport
Saint Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
344 Main Street, Northport
East Northport Christian Church
Church · 2.4 mi
130 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries42
East Northport Public Library
Library · 2.7 mi
185 Larkfield Road, East Northport
The Smithtown Library - Kings Park Branch
Library · 2.6 mi
1 Church Street, Kings Park
Healthcare2
Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine at Northport
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
Map of Fort Salonga
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerport (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- East Northport 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Commack 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Elwood 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Dix Hills 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Central Islip 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Deer Park 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- East Setauket 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Centereach 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Bay Shore 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Norwalk 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Battle of Fort Slongo HM-EB NY 25A, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northport Historic Library, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carll S. Burr Mansion, AJW1188, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northport, New York Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B-Ketchum House, Fort Salonga; October 2018, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William K Vanderbilt II Estate Mansion & Museum 2014 01, Itasca, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Suydam House Centerport Suffolk County New York, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- NJ Felix House; Asharoken, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comac Church, AJW1188, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 22 Fort Salonga Road; Centerport, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centerport Mill Marker, Dhaluza, CC BY 2.5
- ISS050-E-51450 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-12144 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-34006 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-34662 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Sunken Meadow State Park-Beach, Knowitall1001, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115723107, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5116323498, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5116321634, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115718623, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5116325634, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115720211, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115721053, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115717393, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5116321212, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115716959, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5116324118, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115722589, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, New York - 5115717955, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Park LIRR station 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park LIRR station 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smithtown Library 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 5 2021c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 5 2021d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Northport, Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8503355078), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 7 2021f, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 5 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 5 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center Building 57 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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