West Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clarksville Inn
Historical Society of Rockland County, January 16, 2009
1. Clarksville Inn Marker
This historic inn built by Thomas Warner in 1840 was a stopping place for stage coaches and travelers to and from the Port of Nyack. It was a center of social life for more than a century and the scene of farewell balls for recruits during the Civil War. Known in the recent decades as the Clarksville Inn, the buildings on these premises were restored in 1957.
Erected 1982 by Historical Society of Rockland County, sponsored by American Legion Post #1519.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 41° 5.641′ N, 73° 58.35′ W. Marker is in West Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Strawtown Road (County Route 23) and West Nyack Road (County Route 59A), on the right when traveling south on Strawtown Road. The marker is near the front of the Clarksville Inn, near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarksville (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nyack Turnpike (approx. 0.2 miles away);
this page online
Regarding Clarksville Inn. This area of West Nyack was once called Clarksville, which is how the inn got its name.
Also see . . . Regiments and Batteries Raised in Rockland County. Several units were raised in the county. Of the list, the most likely linked to the Clarksville Inn is the 17th New York Infantry. (Submitted on January 20, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
via Historical Society of Rockland County, 1910s
2. Clarksville Inn (Klein's Hunter's Home)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Clarksville Inn Marker
Historical Society of Rockland County, January 16, 2009
4. Clarksville Inn and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 4,254 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. 2. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
