Settled in 1644 by European colonists, Port Washington North sits proudly on Long Island’s North Shore. Port Washington North wasn’t always a village. It began as a settlement purchased from the Matinecock Nation. The desire for self-governance led the residents of Port Washington North to vote for incorporation in 1932. Led by their first mayor, John Cocks, Port Washington North officially became a village. This followed a failed attempt by neighboring Manorhaven to annex the area just a year earlier. The residents of Port Washington North clearly preferred their independence. Port Washington North continued to evolve. In 1953, it expanded its borders to include a sand mine along Cow Neck Road. This seemingly minor addition foreshadowed future development. By the late 1950s, the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company started selling off land, leading to the construction of the Soundview Village subdivision in 1959. The village celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1982, marking a half-century of growth and community. The name itself, Port Washington North, speaks to its location. It sits north of the larger Port Washington area, a landmark that anchors its identity.
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