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

Soldier’s Monument

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

1. Soldier’s Monument Marker

Inscription.

The ground at this intersection, “Historic Crossroads of the American Revolution,” had long been a grassy triangle. In 1908 Charles E. Suffern gave the village this cannon, and the stone wall was built around it. Some residents, disliking the new triangle, nicknamed it “Porter’s Fort” after the mayor and tried to have it removed. In 1921 the soldier’s statue was erected. The names of those who served our country since World War I are listed.
Suffern Chamber of Commerce

Erected by The Historical Society of Rockland County.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 41° 6.894′ N, 74° 8.973′ W. Marker is in Suffern, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Avenue. The marker is located in a triangle of land at the intersection of Lafayette and Washington Avenues. 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); Rochambeau’s Encampment

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(a few steps from this marker); Horse Watering Trough (a few steps from 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.

Photographed By Ira Feller, December 2, 2021

2. Soldier’s Monument Marker

Soldier’s Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

3. Soldier’s Monument

The Soldier’s Monument and the cannon mentioned on the marker can be seen in this photo. The marker is located behind the soldier statue.

Closeup of Soldier on the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

4. Closeup of Soldier on the Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,673 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.