Wantagh was originally named Ridgewood and was built as a South Side Railroad of Long Island depot between 1867 and 1875. The station was replaced in 1885 and renamed "Wantagh" in 1891.
Wantagh's history began with its original name, Ridgewood, which was established as a railroad stop on Long Island between 1867 and 1875. The station was relocated in 1885 and subsequently renamed Wantagh in 1891.