West Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonial Clarkstown
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Colonial Clarkstown Marker
Ancient Indian trails intersected at this place adjoining a large Indian village which extended to the Hackensack Creek. Early in the 18th century the De Clark family built a gristmill on these premises, scene of the last witchcraft trial in New York state c. 1816. The hamlet surrounding the De Clark farm was called Clarkstown. In 1870 George Washington and his troops encamped on the drill grounds east of the mill pond.
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 41° 6.235′ N, 73° 58.349′ W. Marker is in West Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Strawtown Road and Germonds Road (County Route 27), on the left when traveling north on Strawtown Road. Marker is at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Nyack NY 10994, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pye's Corner (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarkstown Reformed Church
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Marker in West Nyack
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Colonial Clarkstown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
