GREENPORT, LONG ISLAND

Greenport, Long Island

Greenport is a village located in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. It is within the Town of Southold and is the only incorporated village in the town. Greenport is between Gardiners Bay and Long Island Sound. As of the 2000 census, there were 2,048 people, 776 households, and 446 families residing in the area. The median income for a household in the village was $31,675, and the median income for a family was $36,333. Males had a median income of $36,848 and only $22,165 for females. The latitude of Greenport is 41.103N. The longitude is -72.359W. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 10 feet.

In 1838, the village became incorporated. It was previously called Sterling or Stirling, Winter Harbor, and Green Hill. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Greenport was known as a leading place for agriculture as the residents made it their source of living. Oystering was also a lucrative industry in Greenport and there were as many as fourteen oyster processing companies in the area. At the same time, the whaling port was built which is used for commercial fishing and the first line of the Long Island Railroad was also laid from Long Island City to Greenport. The local police department which was established in 1947 had been disbanded following a grand jury investigation into a series of scandals. The town is now provided by the Southold Town Police Department, New York State Police, and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.

Notable people living in Greenport include award-winning actress Peg Murray, sculptor Arden Scott, craftsperson Gail Horton, and award winning songwriter Hugh Prestwood. The Long Island Railroad Museum is among of the great museums in town which has many historic railroad structures including one of only three steam-powered turntables in existence, capable of rotating a large locomotive in a small space. The village is also the home of the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation which hosts the annual Maritime Festival each September. Greenport is a better place to catch fresh local seafood with their local fishing charters offer a collection of fishing opportunities for groups large and small. The Greenport Union Free School District is the one serving the Village of Greenport comprises of Greenport Elementary School and Greenport High School. Although some of the park is still under construction, Mitchell Park is often described as the "jewel" of the Village of Greenport which is home to the antique carousel that was donated by the Northrop-Grumman Corporation. Other reason the visitors love to stay in Greenport because of their fine restaurants. Worth mentioning are the Bay & Main, The Frisky Oyster, The Loft, and Antares Café which all offer the best cuisine that suites your taste.