Our Towns
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From the North shore to the South shore. The west Shore and mid Island . Here are some of our Towns.
Annadale
Named to honor Mrs. Anna S. Sequine, a descendant of French Hugenots who settled on the South Shore.
Annadale was once inhabited by the Raritan Indians. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a railway station in Annadale.
Arden Heights
Named by Erastus Wiman around 1886, a real estate developer, promoter and journalist.
Arlington
Many of the oldest homes in this northwest community belonged to Oystermen.
Arrochar
W.W. MacFarland the area named after his remembrance of the hIlls of Arrochar at the northern end of Loch Lomond, Scotland. Once called Dover.
Bay Terrace
A south shore community with 33 Streets. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a Railway station in Bay Terrace.
Bloomfield
Today Bloomfield is growing into the borough's high tech and corporate center.
Brighton Heights
This residential area overlooks New York Harbor on one side and Silver Lake on the other.
Bulls Head
This town was named for a tavern that once stood at the intersection of Richmond Ave and Victory Blvd. The pub boasted a portrait of a bull as its mark.
Castelton- Corners
The community was once called Centerville.
Charleston
Today, Charleston has a very good amount of manufacture zoning.
Chelsea
Located between Bloomfield and Bulls Head.
This area was once known as Peanutville because villagers once stored peanuts there. They sold them to ferry riders traveling to New Jersey.
Clifton
From 1858 to 1863 the area was called Bay View Post office. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a station in Clifton.
Concord
Named after Concord Massachusetts site of the first shot in the American Revolution.
Dongan Hills
Named for Gov. Thomas Dongan. Part of the area was once called Oldtown and Linden Park. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a railway station in Dongan Hills.
Egbertville
Named for a family who farmed the area. The Egbert' farmed the area in the 1700s.
Elm Park
The community was once called Jacksonville. Elm Park was derived from the estate of Dr. John Harrison which faced Newark Bay and was surrounded by Elm trees. Elm Park was once a popular beach resort.
Eltingville
This town takes its name form the Eltingville Family. Once known as South Side and later Sea Side. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a railway station in Eltingville.
Emerson Hill
Named for Judge William Emerson.
His children were tutored by author/naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
Fort Wadsworth
A former military base, joined to the Gateway recreation area. It still retains units of the US Army Reserve, the US Coast Guard and the defense logistics agency. Tours are conducted to present visitors with the history of this site.
Granniteville
Was also known as Fayetteville. The name was changed to Granite Village, then shortened to Granitville around 1850.
Grant City
The community was named for the famous civil war general after the conflict began. This town was once called Frenchtown. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a railway station in Grant City.
Grasmere
Today Grasmere is full of many charming lake front homes. Named for a Village in the lake district of England. Home of Staten Islands Newspaper
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Arlene Trunzo, A.T REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Staten Island NY
atrealestatespecialists.com
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