Huguenot in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Huguenot
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
1. Huguenot Marker
Named for Huguenot families Cuddeback and Gumaer, who settled here about 1698. Indian name Seneyaugnquan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.
Location. 41° 25.076′ N, 74° 37.836′ W. Marker is in Huguenot, New York, in Orange County. It is on U.S. 209 north of Swartwout Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of Deerpark Town Hall. 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: Deerpark 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); N.J. Line War (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Indian Raid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westfall Fort (about 700 feet away); Huguenot School (about 700 feet away); Site of Home (approx. half a mile away); Neversink Drive (Horn Road) (approx. 0.7 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 . . .
1. Town of Deerpark.
this page online
2. Huguenot, Orange County, New York (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
2. Huguenot Marker and Deerpark Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
