Freeport was settled in 1659 and was previously known as Raynortown until 1853 when the name "Freeport" was chosen by popular vote. The village of Freeport was incorporated in 1892. Today, Freeport is the second largest incorporated village in the State of New York. Freeport was settled in the 1640's and was once a community known for oysters and fishing. Later on it became a resort popular with the New York City theater community. It is now primarily a bedroom suburb but