Suffern in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rochambeau’s Encampment
1781 – 1782
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County, Suffern Chamber of Commerce.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County, and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 41° 6.885′ N, 74° 8.976′ W. Marker is in Suffern, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue. Marker is located on the west side of Washington Avenue, just south of the Soldiers Monument triangle. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Suffern NY 10901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Cannon “Independence” (a few steps from this marker); Soldier’s Monument (a few steps from this marker); Horse Watering Trough (within shouting distance of this marker); Suffern’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. John Fitzgerald Ginley / Richard Edward Bosco (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffern Grammar School (approx. ¼ mile away); Ben Walker / Vincenzo "Vinny" Tamburro (approx. 0.3 miles away); Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffern.
More about this marker. Marker was damaged and removed. The Historical Society of Rockland County Historical Marker Program is aware and is in the process of replacing the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,088 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2022, by Joseph Adler of Gambier, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Paul Gross of Staten Island, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.