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

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Port Jefferson Harbor, located on Long Island’s North Shore, was originally home to the Setalcott Native Americans and named Sowasset, meaning "place of small pines" or "where water opens." Settled in the 1660s by Captain John Scott, it was renamed Drowned Meadow in 1682. The harbor became a shipbuilding hub in the 19th century, starting with its first shipyard in 1797, and grew into Suffolk County’s largest shipbuilding center, supporting coastal trade. The village was renamed Port Jefferson in