We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Far Rockaway. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Far Rockaway.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Far Rockaway. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Far Rockaway.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Far Rockaway. See our Newspapers Page for Far Rockaway.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Far Rockaway ...
Looking for more information about Far Rockaway? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Far Rockaway, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Far Rockaway.
Adding Far Rockaway to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Far Rockaway in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Far Rockaway was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Far Rockaway post office opened in 1874.
If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Queens, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Far Rockaway - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Far Rockaway). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Far Rockaway or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Our list of ZIP Codes for Far Rockaway includes: 11096, 11690, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694 & 11695.
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: