Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Doctor Davies Farm
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Doctor Davies Farm Marker
This farm homestead built c. 1836 was part of a 450-acre farm extending from Rockland Lake to the Hudson River. In 1891, this portion of the farm became the home of artist Arthur Bowen Davies, a pioneer in modern art in America, and his wife, Lucy Virginia Meriwether Davies, a country doctor who practiced in Rockland for more than half a century.
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 9.054′ N, 73° 55.403′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Dr Davies Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Congers NY 10920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Paul’s Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain (approx. 0.9 miles away); Congers Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Congers World War I Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Congers School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kings Highway (approx.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Marker on Dr Davies Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Doctor Davies Farm 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 1,091 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
