Orangeburg in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonial Orangetown
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
1. Colonial Orangetown Marker
The “Towne of Orange” formed in the Tappan Patent grant of 1686-7 became the seat of provincial government of all Orange County, established in 1683, which then included this area, south of the mountains, set off as Rockland County in 1798. The name Orange was chosen by the colonial custom of honoring members of the royal family.
Erected 1988 by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.
Location. 41° 2.598′ N, 73° 59.116′ W. Marker is in Orangeburg, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Orangeburg Road (County Route 20) and Hunt Road (County Route 16), on the right when traveling east on Orangeburg Road. Marker is in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orangeburg NY 10962, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Salyer House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cuyper-Van Houten House (approx. 1.1 miles
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
2. Orangeburg Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
3. Colonial Orangetown Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
4. Marker is in Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
