Historic and Natural Districts Inventory Form

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Unless indicated below, this is a transcript of the original Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities/Town of Brookhaven survey form. Corrections to obvious typographical and spelling errors have been made. Corrections to factual errors, updates or comments on the information are either enclosed in [square brackets], or will be clearly indicated as updated material. Since most of the surveys were conducted in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, much of the information reflects that time period.

Sites with an Inventory Code suffix of “S” are supplemental sites not included in the original surveys.

Historic and Natural Districts Inventory Form

Inventory Code: SH01A.1-S

Prepared Date: 10-20-2005

Last Modified: 07-05-2007

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Submitter

Submitter Name:

John Deitz

Submitter Address:

7 Locust Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719
631-286-3178

Organization:

Identification

1-Site Name: David Hawkins Cemetery

2a-County: Suffolk

2b-Town: Brookhaven

2c-Village: Hamlet of Southaven

3-Description

This Hawkins Cemetery, referred to as the "David Hawkins Cemetery," is a trapezoidal plot approximately 69-64 ft. by 78-64 ft. now deep within the boundaries of the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. This cemetery is No. 16 in the Town of Brookhaven's inventory of cemeteries

4-Significance

This family cemetery contains gravestones from the early 19th century of members of the Hawkins family.

5- Map

6-Sources

Personal visit.
Town of Brookhaven Cemetery Listing.
Marty Van Lith and Faith McCutchen. Friends of Wertheim.Photographs and survey information

7-Threats to Area

By Zoning

By Roads

By Developers

By Deterioration

Other: Like all family cemeteries, this cemetery is subject to deteriation from natural aging and neglect. Vandalism is minimized because of its isolated location.

8-Local Attitudes Toward the Area

Generally positive, but with respect to old family cemeteries, there is but a benign interest.

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John Deitz

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