Northport is Acquired by Dutch

Date Range

1656 – 1656

Title

Northport is Acquired by Dutch

What occurred

Initially under the control of the Matinecock Native American Tribe, Northport was eventually acquired by the Dutch in 1656 through purchase. The Dutch first came to Northport in 1650, where they reported fertile soil and good land. The Dutch would immediately transform the land from a sustenance based existence to an economic based existence, trading with the Native Americans and working to acquire capital.

Location

Northport, New York

Student name(s)

Dante Sasso Jr.