Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Paul Farmhouse
c. 1810
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Paul Farmhouse Marker
The easterly section of this Dutch farmhouse was constructed by John Paul in the early 19th Century. Soon after the similar westerly addition was added resulting in a rare style of twin front door entrances. The structure, a frame of sawn heavy timber with a clapboard and sandstone exterior, was plastered on the interior and insulated with mud and straw. Successive branches of the Paul, Jones and Schueler families lived here for approximately two centuries. Clarkstown acquired it in 1990 and restored it in 1996.
Erected 1997 by The 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 1990.
Location. 41° 8.173′ N, 73° 56.508′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Gilchrest Road north of Von Beaste Lane, on the left when traveling south. 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 Lake Dam (a few steps from this marker); St. Pauls Church (approx.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Paul Farmhouse Marker
The twin front door entrances mentioned on the marker can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Marker on Gilchrest Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
4. Paul Farmhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,716 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
