Port Jefferson, New York, originally inhabited by the Setalcott Indians, has a history spanning over 400 years. It transitioned from a rural tidal marsh to a premier shipbuilding hub and is now a major Long Island tourist destination. Key Historical Eras Early Settlement (17th Century): The first colonial home was built in the early 1660s by Captain John Scott. In 1682, the area was named "Drowned Meadow" because the downtown was flooded twice daily by the tide. The Shipbuilding Boom (1836–1920s

The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry’s 140-Year Journey #bridgeportct #portjefferson #ferry #history Since 1883, the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry has linked Connecticut and Long Island. Founded by P.T. Barnum and Captain Charles Tooker, it’s evolved from steamships to a modern four-vessel fleet with car decks, open-air seating, and the retro Steamboat Lounge. Owned by the McAllister tugboat family since 1960, the ferry still makes the hour-long crossing—carrying 140 years of history. | Cal

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