Halesite, New York facts for kids
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Halesite, New York
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Huntington Harbor in Halesite in 2007.
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 Halesite, New York
Location in Long Island
Halesite, New York
Location in New York
Halesite, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,527 |
| • Density | 2,832.96/sq mi (1,094.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11743
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| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-31445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952018 |
Halesite is a small community in New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). Halesite is located on the North Shore of Long Island. It is part of the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. In 2020, about 2,527 people lived there.
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History of Halesite
Halesite got its name from Nathan Hale. He was a brave captain and spy during the American Revolutionary War. Nathan Hale landed at Huntington Harbor, where Halesite is now, just before he was captured. There is a special rock with a tribute to him. You can find it near the traffic circle at Mill Dam Road.
Early Transportation and Parks
From the mid-1800s until around World War I, a trolley line served Halesite. This trolley brought passengers from Amityville through Downtown Huntington. It ended at the northwest part of Halesite. Tourists enjoyed visiting Halesite Park. This park offered great views of Huntington Harbor.
Famous People in Halesite
Several well-known people spent time or lived in Halesite. These include the famous comedian and singer Fanny Brice. Also, George B. Cortelyou, a public servant and businessman, lived here. The brilliant scientist Albert Einstein also spent time in Halesite.
Geography of Halesite
Halesite covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 2.3 square kilometers (0.89 square miles) is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Population of Halesite
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| 2020 | 2,527 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,582 people living in Halesite. There were 1,014 households and 707 families. The population density was about 2,991.9 people per square mile. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
Age Groups in Halesite
The population in Halesite was spread out by age. About 21.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were 65 years or older. The median age in Halesite was 41 years.
Important Institutions
The Halesite Fire Department has protected the area since 1901. Halesite also has a United States Post Office branch. Its zip code is the same as the nearby hamlet of Huntington (11743). Huntington Hospital is located along the southern edge of Halesite.
Landmarks in Halesite
The East Shore Road Historic District is an important landmark. It is located within the hamlet of Halesite.
See also
In Spanish: Halesite para niños
