East Setauket, New York facts for kids
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East Setauket, New York
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The c. 1665 Brewster House
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Boundaries of CDP with neighboring communities
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 East Setauket, New York
Location in New York
East Setauket, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.08 sq mi (15.74 km2) |
| • Land | 6.02 sq mi (15.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,998 |
| • Density | 1,826.30/sq mi (705.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11733
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| Area code(s) | 631/934 |
| FIPS code | 36-22964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805098 |
East Setauket is a small community located on Long Island in New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area defined for counting people by the government. East Setauket is part of the larger Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. It became its own CDP before the 2020 census. Before that, it was part of a bigger area called Setauket-East Setauket.
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Where is East Setauket Located?
East Setauket is in the northwestern part of Suffolk County. It's also in the northwest section of the Town of Brookhaven. This community is surrounded by several other interesting places.
Neighboring Communities
- To the northwest, you'll find Setauket.
- Poquott is located to the north.
- The town of Port Jefferson is to the northeast.
- To the east, there's Port Jefferson Station.
- You'll find Terryville to the southeast.
- South Setauket is located to the south.
- To the southwest, there's Stony Brook.
- And Stony Brook University is to the west.
Famous People from East Setauket
East Setauket has been home to some well-known individuals.
Dee Snider
- Dee Snider is a famous singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. He also works as a radio personality and has written screenplays.
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