Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kings Highway
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Kings Highway Marker
This road was a main artery of travel through the county for more than two centuries, connecting Hudson River communities from New Jersey to Albany. Originally an Indian trail, it was gradually widened by fur traders, post riders, farm carts, stagecoaches and during the Revolution, the military. Still called Kings Highway in places, it has been largely by-passed by newer roads.
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list.
Location. 41° 9.041′ N, 73° 56.73′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Kings Highway and Lake Road (County Route 80), on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway. Marker is at the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Congers NY 10920, 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: Congers School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congers World War I Memorial (about 400 feet
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Kings Highway Marker
This photo looks south on the Kings Highway.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Northern View of the 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 1,586 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
