The sea, land and sky.
All parts of the reason why.
It is hard to put love into words. Even poetry strains at the challenge.
THE SEA
Cutchogue is on the North Fork of Long Island. The North Fork is between the Peconic Bays and Long Island Sound. The Peconic Bay estuary is designated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an “Estuary
of National Significance.” Long Island Sound is nicknamed the American Mediterranean. Cutchogue Harbor is between Great Peconic Bay and Little Peconic Bay. East Creek is at the head of Cutchogue Harbor. The sea surrounds Cutchogue.
THE LAND
Cutchogue is known as the geographical center of Long Island agricultural. Cutchogue farms are famous for Long Island potatoes, cauliflower, and many other vegetables and fruits. Cutchogue greenhouses grow beautiful flowers and also exotic edibles such as asian greens, micro-greens and micro-vegetables. Cutchogue nurseries are known for the vigor and hardiness of their perennials and trees. Long Island winegrowing started, and continues to produce worldclass wines in Cutchogue.
THE SKY
Cutchogue is the Sunshine Hamlet! The climate of Cutchogue is sunny and mild, with the most sunshine, the shortest winters and a longer growing season than anywhere else in New York State.
THE HISTORY
Cutchogue has been governed by Southold Town for over 340 years and still reflects its colonial ambiance. The Old House in Cutchogue is notable as one of the most distinguished surviving examples of English domestic architecture in America. Fort Corchaug was a log fort built by Native Americans. The building is gone, but the 105 acre site is one of the few undisturbed Indian Fort archaeological sites in the North East United States.
THE PRESENT DAY
Whether you are buying bread in the supermarket, checking out a digital video disk at the library, relaxing on the beach or walking around the block, Cutchogue is a great place to be.
Looking back and forward, fighting developments that threaten Cutchogue.
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