Park Ridge in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Old Block House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2010
1. Site of Old Block House Marker
Old Block House
Used As A
Fort And Indian Trading Post
Built About 1697
By Omey Ackerson
First Business Building
In The
Pascack Valley
Marker Placed By
Wampum Mill Chapter D.A.R.
1950
Erected 1950 by Wampum Mill Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1697.
Location. 41° 2.226′ N, 74° 2.449′ W. Marker is in Park Ridge, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Pascack Road and Mill Lane, on the right when traveling north on Pascack Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Park Ridge NJ 07656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: Ackerson Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Pascack Historical Society Museum (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pascack Reformed Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Octagon House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wortendyke Dutch Barn
this page online
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on December 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2010
2. Site of Old Block House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
