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County Route 36 (Suffolk County, New York)
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Suffolk County Road 36 is a county road in Central-Southern Suffolk County, New York
. Though it is signed as an east–west road, it runs southeast to north from Suffolk County Road 80(Montauk Highway
) and Lake Drive in East Patchogue back to Montauk Highway in Brookhaven. The entire road is two lanes wide, with exceptions for provisions for left turns at some intersections.
at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Lake Drive, with a four way intersection that includes an eastbound connecting ramp. Almost immediately it crosses the Montauk Branch
of the Long Island Rail Road
after the intersection of Robinson Avenue. The former East Patchogue Station was located west of this intersection (Hagerman Station
was further east along the line). Luxurious houses line the road from most of this point on.
The bridge over Robinson Pond has a similar appearance to the one on Montauk Highway over Forge River between Mastic
and Moriches
. On the opposite side of Robinson Pond is the Mud Creek County Nature Preserve, a protected area controlled by the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation. Other protected land exists along Strongs Creek and Abet's Creek in Hagerman
, the latter of which used to be the location of a Greenhouse. The last intersection outside of the Village of Bellport is Munsell Road, a pre-automotive era road that once went as far north as West Yaphank
.
Bellport County Club serves as the unofficial border of the Historic Village of Bellport. The intersection with Bellport Avenue to the north and Bellport Lane to the south is the heart of Bellport. Bellport Avenue leads to the town's LIRR station
, but also through North Bellport, the edges of Yaphank and Medford, and once lead as far north as Gordon Heights. Bellport Lane, along with SCR 36 is one of the streets bordering the Bellport Village Historic District
, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1980.
Just outside of the village at Mott's Brook, SCR 36 passes by the Gateway Playhouse
which was established in 1941 on the grounds of a former farm owned by J. L. B. Mott. Well past the intersection of Bellhaven Avenue, the road begins to turn north as it follows the west bank of Beaver Dam Creek, which is hidden off to the east. Very little evidence of this or any other waterway exists along this section of the road until it reaches a hidden driveway leading to a Yacht Club near the southeast corner of Beaver Dam Road. Most of the houses along the road appear to be far more Victorian from this point on. For a moment, the road curves back to the east before intersecting with Fireplace Road, then heads back into a northerly direction.
The northeastern end runs beneath a low bridge for the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Railroad where it intersects with Railroad Avenue (the former location of Brookhaven Station
) before finally terminating at Montauk Highway.
, the road was created on February 24, 1930 when it shared a designation with New York State Route 27
which was part of Montauk Highway at the time. It was completely turned over to Suffolk County on July 17, 1932, when New York State realigned Montauk Highway on the north side of the Montauk Branch
of the Long Island Rail Road
. Since then it has been used as the main road through the Village of Bellport
.
Until the late-1980's, flood insurance maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
have misrepresented South Country Road as being New York State Route 95
. South Country Road has never been either NY 95, nor Suffolk County Road 95.
Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern portion of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,493,350. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came...
. Though it is signed as an east–west road, it runs southeast to north from Suffolk County Road 80(Montauk Highway
Montauk Highway
Montauk Highway is one of the original through highways of Long Island, New York, extending from Jamaica, in the New York City borough of Queens to Montauk Point in Suffolk County, a distance of approximately 100 miles ....
) and Lake Drive in East Patchogue back to Montauk Highway in Brookhaven. The entire road is two lanes wide, with exceptions for provisions for left turns at some intersections.
Route description
South County Road begins on the east bank of the Swan RiverSwan River (New York)
The Swan River flows south from Swan Lake into the mouth of Patchogue Bay, Long Island, New York, which then becomes the Great South Bay. Originally however, the headwaters reached as far north as Medford, New York near the vicinity of Medford Station. Swan River is a relatively clean, cold, free...
at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Lake Drive, with a four way intersection that includes an eastbound connecting ramp. Almost immediately it crosses the Montauk Branch
Montauk Branch
The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east...
of the Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road or LIRR is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, serving about 81.5 million passengers each year. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the oldest US...
after the intersection of Robinson Avenue. The former East Patchogue Station was located west of this intersection (Hagerman Station
Hagerman (LIRR station)
Hagerman was a rail station stop in Hagerman, New York along the Montauk Branch. It first opened around October, 1890 and was the site of a former experimental bicycle-powered monorail line. It was later razed and discontinued as a station stop in 1929. It was located between the East Patchogue and...
was further east along the line). Luxurious houses line the road from most of this point on.
The bridge over Robinson Pond has a similar appearance to the one on Montauk Highway over Forge River between Mastic
Mastic, New York
Mastic is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 15,436 at the 2000 census. Mastic is a community located in the southeast part of the Town of Brookhaven....
and Moriches
Moriches, New York
Moriches is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 2,319 at the 2000 census.Moriches is served by the William Floyd School District....
. On the opposite side of Robinson Pond is the Mud Creek County Nature Preserve, a protected area controlled by the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation. Other protected land exists along Strongs Creek and Abet's Creek in Hagerman
Hagerman, New York
Hagerman is a hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States.The population was 1,450 at the 1990 census.For more information, see Patchogue, New York or East Patchogue, New York.-External links:* - Hagerman Fire Department*...
, the latter of which used to be the location of a Greenhouse. The last intersection outside of the Village of Bellport is Munsell Road, a pre-automotive era road that once went as far north as West Yaphank
Yaphank, New York
Yaphank is a census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 5,025 at the 2000 census.Yaphank is a community in the south part of the Town of Brookhaven...
.
Bellport County Club serves as the unofficial border of the Historic Village of Bellport. The intersection with Bellport Avenue to the north and Bellport Lane to the south is the heart of Bellport. Bellport Avenue leads to the town's LIRR station
Bellport (LIRR station)
Bellport is an unmanned station along the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, at Bellport Station Road and Montauk Highway in North Bellport, New York....
, but also through North Bellport, the edges of Yaphank and Medford, and once lead as far north as Gordon Heights. Bellport Lane, along with SCR 36 is one of the streets bordering the Bellport Village Historic District
Bellport Village Historic District
Bellport Village Historic District, formerly known as the Bell Street Historic District, is a national historic district located at Bellport in Suffolk County, New York. Located within the district is the separately listed Bellport Academy...
, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
since 1980.
Just outside of the village at Mott's Brook, SCR 36 passes by the Gateway Playhouse
Gateway Playhouse
Gateway Playhouse is a summer theatre located on the eastern edge of Bellport, Long Island. The street address is 215 South Country Road. It's the oldest of three professional theatres on the island and nationally recognized as one of the top ten summer theatres in the nation. Gateway Playhouse...
which was established in 1941 on the grounds of a former farm owned by J. L. B. Mott. Well past the intersection of Bellhaven Avenue, the road begins to turn north as it follows the west bank of Beaver Dam Creek, which is hidden off to the east. Very little evidence of this or any other waterway exists along this section of the road until it reaches a hidden driveway leading to a Yacht Club near the southeast corner of Beaver Dam Road. Most of the houses along the road appear to be far more Victorian from this point on. For a moment, the road curves back to the east before intersecting with Fireplace Road, then heads back into a northerly direction.
The northeastern end runs beneath a low bridge for the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Railroad where it intersects with Railroad Avenue (the former location of Brookhaven Station
Brookhaven (LIRR station)
Brookhaven was a station stop along the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Railroad. It first opened around 1884 by the Brooklyn and Montauk Railroad and discontinued as a station stop on October 6, 1958. The station was located between the east end of South Country Road and Old Stump Road , and...
) before finally terminating at Montauk Highway.
History
Originally part of Montauk HighwayMontauk Highway
Montauk Highway is one of the original through highways of Long Island, New York, extending from Jamaica, in the New York City borough of Queens to Montauk Point in Suffolk County, a distance of approximately 100 miles ....
, the road was created on February 24, 1930 when it shared a designation with New York State Route 27
New York State Route 27
New York State Route 27 is an east–west long state highway extending from Interstate 278 in the New York City borough of Brooklyn to Montauk Point State Park on Long Island, New York, United States...
which was part of Montauk Highway at the time. It was completely turned over to Suffolk County on July 17, 1932, when New York State realigned Montauk Highway on the north side of the Montauk Branch
Montauk Branch
The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east...
of the Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road or LIRR is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, serving about 81.5 million passengers each year. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the oldest US...
. Since then it has been used as the main road through the Village of Bellport
Bellport, New York
Bellport is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 2,363 at the 2000 census. The village is named after the Bell family, early settlers of the area. The public education system in Bellport makes up the South Country Central School District consisting of six...
.
Until the late-1980's, flood insurance maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, initially created by Presidential Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1978 and implemented by two Executive Orders...
have misrepresented South Country Road as being New York State Route 95
New York State Route 95
New York State Route 95 is a short state highway in northern New York, USA. NY 95 is a north–south route, connecting two towns in Franklin County. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 in the hamlet of Moira in the town of Moira. The northern terminus is at NY 37...
. South Country Road has never been either NY 95, nor Suffolk County Road 95.