Monticello in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of First House in Monticello
Photographed By Tom Rue, February 18, 2001
1. Site of First House in Monticello Marker
Built by John P. Jones, founder of the Village, December 1804.
Erected 1964 by Sullivan County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1804.
Location. 41° 39.256′ N, 74° 41.079′ W. Marker is in Monticello, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (New York State Route 197) and St. John Street when traveling east on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monticello NY 12701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St John's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Borscht Belt - Monticello (approx. ¼ mile away); Monticello Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Toll House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Camp Holley (approx. 1.6 miles away); One-Room School (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.
Also see . . .
1. Sullivan County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on December 26, 2009, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York.)
2. Minutes and Survey of the Newburgh-Cochecton Turnpike Co., 13 June 1807
this page online
Filed with Judge William A. Thompson at the Ulster County Court House, Kingston, New York. (Submitted on December 26, 2009, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York.)
circa 1950
2. First House in Monticello
circa 1820
3. John Patterson Jones, founder of Monticello
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2009, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2010, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2009, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York. 2. submitted on March 16, 2010, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York. 3. submitted on December 20, 2009, by Tom Rue of Monticello, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
