The King's Highway
During colonial times there were three wagon roads constructed along Long Island named North Country Road, Middle Country Road and South Country Road. North Country Road is also known as Highway 25A. A small portion of the original King's Highway cuts through the northwestern corner of Stony Brook University campus (red line - see map.) The Conservancy believes that this remaining segment should be protected as a historic road, signposted as a state historical highway and its location identified for the public to visit.

As a historical footnote, it is believed that General George Washington traveled this highway, spending a night in East Setauket in 1790.

Link of Newsday Article:
Newsday.com - Historic Highways and Byways

Digital Terrain Map of the King's Highway

Locations of King's Highway (Red Line), Tunnel Valley with construction of recharge basin, and Brookhaven Kettle Hole Park. (Courtesy G. Hanson)