Monroe in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Heroes
Photographed by Leslie Smith, October 16, 2009
1. American Heroes Marker
Erected 1998 by Town of Monroe Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes.
Location. 41° 19.29′ N, 74° 11.009′ W. Marker is in Monroe, New York, in Orange County. It is on New York State Route 17M 0.3 miles west of County Route 40, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 566 State Rte 17M, Monroe NY 10950, 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: McGarrahs Inn (approx. Ό mile away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monroe Race Track (approx. 0.3 miles away); Village of Monroe Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Monroe Cheese Co. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Village of Monroe (approx. half a mile away); First Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Landmark of Monroe (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. First Settler (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Leslie Smith, October 16, 2009
2. American Heroes Marker at entrance to Monroe Community Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
