West Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clarksville
Historical Society of Rockland County, August 4, 2009
1. Clarksville Marker
The Nyack Turnpike Toll Road c. 1825 crossed the Oblenis Farm here, creating a busy intersection knows as Oblenis Corners at Strawtown and Sickeltown roads. The first post office named Nyack Turnpike was established in the New Oblenis Store in 1834. In 1847 the hamlet was renamed Clarksville, then MontMoor and since 1891 has been known as West Nyack.
Erected 1982 by Historical Society of Rockland County. Sponsored by the West Nyack Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 41° 5.634′ N, 73° 58.326′ W. Marker is in West Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of West Nyack Road and Strawtown Road, on the left when traveling west on West Nyack Road. The Marker is located at the southwest corner where West Nyack, Strawtown and Sickeltown Roads meet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Nyack NY 10994, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Clarksville Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nyack Turnpike (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Nyack's Last Horse Trough
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Historical Society of Rockland County, August 4, 2009
2. Clarksville Marker
Intersection of Strawtown and Sickeltown road. Clarkville Inn and historical marker are in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 118,270 times since then and 8,071 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
