History of the Quogue Association

The Quogue Association dates back to 1905 when it was originally called the “Quogue Village Improvement Association”, and was organized for the purpose of “sprinkling the loam roads with water wagons, trimming roadside trees, building foot paths and bicycle paths, kerosene streetlights, etc.” At the time, there were 400-plus bicycles in the Village, and the Improvement Association levied a 50-cent licensing fee per bike in order to defray the cost of maintaining the paths.  The Association also maintained the flower beds at the Railroad Station. 

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By 1910, the Association’s budget had expanded to $2,581, and was being funded partly by subscription, and partly by a benefit called “County Fair”, which was given by the “ladies” in the Village and raised $910.

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In 1926, the Improvement Association recommended the Village incorporate, and appointed a Committee to implement the move.

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In 1929, the Quogue Protective Association was organized as successor to the Improvement Association and predecessor to today’s Quogue Association.