Possible Origin of Name Gilgo.

According to an Old Legend, sometime soon after the Civil War was concluded, a family named Burch lived on the Mainland South of Gilgo Inlet.

They had a Son, famous for his Prowess as a Fisherman, his name was Gill Burch.

When Neighbors wanted to make sure of a Good Catch, they would decide to Go where "Gill Goes."

Where Gill Goes came to be Gilgo; a place that delivers Waves, Sunshine, Good Fishing and Easy Going Vibes.

Info from "What's in a Name!", by Douglas Tuomey.
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