Huguenot in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
N.J. Line War
leader of N.Y. faction
settled here about 1741
and was later kidnapped
by Jerseymen.
Erected by Town of Deerpark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 41° 25.055′ N, 74° 37.843′ W. Marker is in Huguenot, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 209 and Swartwout Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huguenot NY 12746, 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: Indian Raid (a few steps from this marker); Huguenot (within shouting distance of this marker); Deerpark 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Indian Raid (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westfall Fort (about 500 feet away); Huguenot School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Home (approx. half a mile away); Neversink Drive (Horn Road) (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huguenot.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Indian Raid (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . New York New Jersey Line War (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 19, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

