Port Jefferson was originally called Drowned Meadow because the area was tidal and was “drowned” by the tide twice a day. East Main Street followed the edge of the salt marsh, and was the original “Main Street”. The Villagers voted to change its name to Port Jefferson in 1836. The Village was the largest shipbuilding center in Suffolk County in the 1800’s with four of every ten ships built here. The Village incorporated in 1963.

		Learn more about Port Jefferson by taking a self-guided walking tour.

Tour I starts at Roe House and covers East Main Street, the waterfront and ends at Mather House.

Tour II starts at the Mather House and covers High Street, Thompson Street and East Broadway.

Tour III starts at the original marsh and covers Main and South Streets, ending at the Mather House.