Town of Babylon - Government

The Town of Babylon was established on March 13, 1872, by approval of the New York State Legislature. Previously, Babylon was part of the Town of Huntington, created in 1653 by English settlers. The decision to create the Town of Babylon was made by a vote of the residents. In the 1800s, access to the Great South Bay supported industries related to fishing, clamming and boat building, and two railroad lines supported industries that shipped produce, bricks, lumber and other goods to New York City. The railroad also brought vacationers to enjoy seaside resorts. In the mid-1900s, farms, country estates and vacation resorts were replaced by suburban neighborhoods. The greatest period of growth occurred from 1940-1960, resulting from a demand for housing after World War II, for residents working in local defense plants and New York City commuters. The Town of Babylon is comprised of the unincorporated communities of Copiague, Deer Park, East Farmingdale, North Amityville, North Babylo...