Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Erie Turntable

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017

1. Erie Turntable Marker

Inscription. Built in 1854 and used by the railroad until ca. 1987 Restored to full operating condition in 1996 it is one of a few left in the nation

Erected 2014 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 41° 22.58′ N, 74° 41.662′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. Turntable and marker sit back (northwest) from Pike Street and northeast of the commuter rail line. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 Pike Street, Port Jervis NY 12771, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Banach Olympic Circle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Jervis Fire Department (about 600 feet away); Port Jervis (about 600 feet away); 1903 Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Hamilton (approx. 0.2 miles away); V. Edward Keshian (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.

Also see . . .
1. The Railroads of Port Jervis

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. Minisink Valley Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Railroad Turntable and Points of Interest Photographs of Port Jervis, New York. Port Jervis NY website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Erie Turntable and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017

2. Erie Turntable and Marker

Erie 833 on Turntable image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017

3. Erie 833 on Turntable

The last surviving Erie E-8 locomotive

Erie Turntable and Track Lead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017

4. Erie Turntable and Track Lead

Erie Railroad Roundhouse Foundations Near Turntable image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017

5. Erie Railroad Roundhouse Foundations Near Turntable

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.