West Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pye's Corner
Photographed by Mark Kalan, December 14, 2009
1. Pye's Corner Marker
In 1798 Hendrick Van Orden, owner of a sandstone house on this site, sold the house and surrounding farm to Dr. Abraham Cornelison, who lived here 51 years. He became the first president of the Rockland County Medical Society in 1829. Isaac Pye purchased the premises in 1858 and may have built the present home. In 1894 Julius and Herman G. Kretschmar established a floriculturist business here, continued by the family until 1979
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 41° 6.233′ N, 73° 58.348′ W. Marker is in West Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Strawtown Road and Germonds Road, on the left when traveling north on Strawtown Road. 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: Colonial Clarkstown (here, next to this marker); Washingtons Encampment (a few steps from this marker); Clarkstown Reformed Church (about 700 feet away,
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Pye's Corner Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Pye's Corner Marker
Photographed by Clare Sheridan, May 27, 1985
4. Dedication of Pye's Corner Marker
Patricia Cropsey, HSRC President and guests standing at the Pye's Corner historical marker. John Scott Collection at the HSRC
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2010, by Mark Kalan of Valley Cottage, New York. This page has been viewed 121,450 times since then and 8,095 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2010, by Mark Kalan of Valley Cottage, New York. 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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