Stephen Taber (March 7, 1821 – April 23, 1886) was a farmer and businessman from New York.

[1] He was educated in Dover and Poughkeepsie, moved to Queens, New York and engaged in farming and business.

[2] In addition to farming, Taber assisted in organizing the Long Island North Shore Transportation Company in 1861 and served as its president for several years.

[2] Taber also helped establish a steamboat route between Roslyn and New York City.

[3] As a booster of Roslyn's local economy, Taber took steps to make the village a tourist attraction, including constructing an observation tower and picnic area at the top of Harbor Hill, where Clarence Hungerford Mackay later constructed a mansion.