Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Settler
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
1. First Settler Marker
set up a blacksmith shop
here at the request of Indians
who gave him this land
west of their village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 41° 23.333′ N, 74° 39.81′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 209 and Orchard Lane, on the left 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Camp Site (approx. 0.6 miles
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Kaatsbaan (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
2. First Settler Marker
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 824 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
