Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Erie Turntable
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017
1. Erie Turntable Marker
Erected 2014 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 41° 22.58′ N, 74° 41.662′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. It can be reached from Pike Street. Turntable and marker sit back (northwest) from Pike Street and northeast of the commuter rail line. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 Pike Street, Port Jervis NY 12771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Banach Olympic Circle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Jervis Fire Department (about 600 feet away); Port Jervis (about 600 feet away); 1903 Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Hamilton (approx. 0.2 miles away); V. Edward Keshian (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Railroads of Port Jervis. Minisink Valley Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Railroad Turntable and Points of Interest Photographs of Port Jervis, New York. Port Jervis NY website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017
2. Erie Turntable and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017
3. Erie 833 on Turntable
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017
4. Erie Turntable and Track Lead
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2017
5. Erie Railroad Roundhouse Foundations Near Turntable
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
