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

Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019

1. Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 Marker

Inscription. As the gateway to the Ramapo Pass, Suffern became an important stop after the Erie Railroad laid its tracks from the Piermont Pier in 1841. In 1848, rails were extended from Jersey City to Suffern. From this period to the mid 20th century Suffern became a hub for summer tourist and commuter service. The magnificent 1887 Victorian station, built on this site, was razed in 1941 when the stop was relocated to the south. The smaller Wells Fargo Express Mail depot of 1908 symbolizes the earlier station's architecture.

Suffern Centennial Committee

Erected by The Historical Society of Rockland County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 41° 7.047′ N, 74° 9.34′ W. Marker is in Suffern, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Orange Ave.. North end of Commuter Lot A. 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. Ben Walker / Vincenzo "Vinny" Tamburro (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. John Fitzgerald Ginley / Richard Edward Bosco (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffern Grammar School (approx. ¼ mile away); Horse Watering Trough

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldier’s Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Suffern’s Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rochambeau’s Encampment (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Cannon “Independence” (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffern.

More about this marker. Suffern Centennial Committee, sponsor

The Historical Society of Rockland County, November 15, 1998

2. Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 Marker

Suffern's Depot with Howard Glinsky, Andrew Haggerty, Craig H. Long, HSRC Trustree with son Craig image. Click for full size.

The Historical Society of Rockland County, November 15, 1998

3. Suffern's Depot with Howard Glinsky, Andrew Haggerty, Craig H. Long, HSRC Trustree with son Craig

Suffern's Depot image. Click for full size.

The Historical Society of Rockland County, November 15, 1998

4. Suffern's Depot

Suffern Railroad Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019

5. Suffern Railroad Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 4, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. 5. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.