We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rockaway Park. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rockaway Park.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rockaway Park. 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 Rockaway Park.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rockaway Park. See our Newspapers Page for Rockaway Park.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rockaway Park ...
Looking for more information about Rockaway Park? 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 Rockaway Park, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rockaway Park.
Footnotes ...
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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 Rockaway Park - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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.