Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Port Jervis
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
1. Port Jervis Marker
Engineer who built D and H
Canal. Indian name
Maghaghkamik or Minisink
First settler, 1690
Erected by City of Port Jervis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 41° 22.769′ N, 74° 41.872′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Park Avenue (New York State Route 42) north of W Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Located next to the Park Avenue Observatory. 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. Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (a few steps from this marker); Park Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Tow Path (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Decker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Burned by Indians (approx. 0.2 miles away); Decker Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erie Turntable (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bridge Ca. 1855 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.
Also see . . .
1. City of Port Jervis. (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Port Jervis, New York (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
2. Port Jervis Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
3. Park Avenue Observatory
The Observatory overlooks the Delaware River valley. The hills of Pennsylvania and New Jersey are across the valley.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
