Montauk

/mɑnˈtɔk/ proper noun

Definition

A town located at the eastern tip of Long Island, New York, famous for its beaches, lighthouse, and fishing.

Etymology

From the Montaukett people, a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. The English borrowed the name directly from the Native American group who originally lived in the region.

Kelly Says

Montauk Point is where the North American continent basically ends before the Atlantic Ocean—it's such a dramatic location that it became the setting for countless stories, films, and inspired the mysterious 'Montauk Project' conspiracy theory!

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