Suffern in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Suffern’s Tavern

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

1. Suffern’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. Erected Oct. 4, 1924

Site of
Suffern’s
Tavern
a noted hostelry of
the Revolution

Headquarters of
• General •
George Washington
• July 15th to 20th, 1777 •

Headquarters of
Colonel Aaron Burr
commanding the troops
guarding the Ramapo Pass

Erected 1924 by Rockland County Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1842.

Location. 41° 6.912′ N, 74° 8.96′ 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. 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. Horse Watering Trough (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cannon “Independence” (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochambeau’s Encampment

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. John Fitzgerald Ginley / Richard Edward Bosco (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffern Grammar School (approx. 0.2 miles 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.

Marker on Washington Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

2. Marker on Washington Avenue

Marker at Suffern Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

3. Marker at Suffern Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,087 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.