Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Port Jervis Fire Department
Dedicated to the memory of our firefighters who have served God and community
Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Org. 1858 Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Org. 1850 Delaware Engine Co. No. 2 Org. 1857 Fowler Rescue Salvage Co. No. 3 Org. 1856 Howard Wheat Engine Co. No. 4 Org. 1877 Excelsior Engine Co. No. 5 Org. 1873 Tri States Hose Co. No. 6 Org. 1890
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 22.529′ N, 74° 41.555′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Pike Street (U.S. 6/209) and Delaware Drive, on the right when traveling south on Pike Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Pike St, 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 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: Banach Olympic Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); James Madison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Port Jervis (about 300 feet away); Alexander Hamilton (about 300 feet
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most firefighter memorials do not serve as historical markers, this particular one does since it shares when each of the companies in Port Jervis was founded.
— Submitted August 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
