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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kaatsbaan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indian Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away); Port Jervis (approx. 0.6 miles away); N.J. Line War (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named N.J. Line War (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wihlahoosa Cave (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Indian Raid (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
2. First Settler Marker
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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 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
