Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
N.J. Line War
was settled on Jersey claim 1698.
Attacked by armed
New Yorkers from Goshen
and Peenpack 1701-1759.
Erected 1936 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.
Location. 41° 23.86′ N, 74° 39.225′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 209 and Maple Crest Lane, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Jervis NY 12771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Settler (approx. 0.8 miles away); Indian Raid (approx. 1.1 miles away); Painted Aprons (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kaatsbaan (approx. 1.1 miles away); Neversink Drive (Horn Road) (approx. 1.2 miles away); Wihlahoosa Cave (approx. 1.3 miles away); Camp Site (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Indian Raid (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.
Also see . . . New York New Jersey Line War (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.