Hillburn in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Snow House
William W. Snow's house, in the above depiction, stood on the corner of Lake Ave. and Fourth Street, on the eastern side of the Fountain Pond Park. The Snows were instrumental in the early development of this village for the workers at the Ramapo Wheel and Foundry Company. The hitching post is from W. W. Snow's estate.
This relief carving by Eric Laxman is on the stone from the Hillburn Quarry.
Erected 1996 by Village of Hillburn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 7.568′ N, 74° 10.009′ W. Marker is in Hillburn, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 4th St, Hillburn NY 10931, 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hillburn World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); Merchant Marines World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Vietnam Conflict Memorial (about 500 feet away); Korean Conflict Memorial (about 500 feet away); Thurgood Marshall and the Hillburn Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ben Walker / Vincenzo "Vinny" Tamburro (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillburn.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
