Suffern in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Horse Watering Trough

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

1. Horse Watering Trough Marker

Inscription. Located at the center of
Laffayette & Orange Avenue in the
Late 1800’s. Built at the
Hillburn Granite Quarry, by
James Rice Sr., father of
James Rice Mayor of Suffern for
16 years.

Donated by:
The Mayor and the Zeck Family
Suffern Chamber Restoration Program

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 6.902′ N, 74° 8.98′ W. Marker is in Suffern, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Lafayette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Suffern NY 10901, 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: Soldier’s Monument (a few steps from this marker); This Cannon “Independence” (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochambeau’s Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); Suffern’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. John Fitzgerald Ginley / Richard Edward Bosco (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffern Grammar School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ben Walker / Vincenzo "Vinny" Tamburro (approx. 0.3 miles away); Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffern.

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Suffern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

2. Suffern Marker

Marker on Lafayette Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

3. Marker on Lafayette Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.