Washingtonville in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Erie Railroad
Photographed by Clifton Patrick, October 15, 2009
1. Erie Railroad Marker
Greycourt to Newburgh Branch
Built by New York & Erie RR 1850
Only branch line built by Erie RR
In operation for 129 years
Erected 1995 by Washingtonville Centennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 41° 25.507′ N, 74° 10.062′ W. Marker is in Washingtonville, New York, in Orange County. It is on South Street (New York State Route 208) 0.2 miles south of West Main Street ( Route 94), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 South St, Washingtonville NY 10992, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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 walking distance of this marker: Duane W. Mays (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named In Honor (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named In Honor (about 600 feet away); To Our Fallen Heroes (about 600 feet away); Moffat Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean and Vietnam Wars Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Plaque (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washingtonville.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 18, 2025
2. Erie Railroad Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,404 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on October 6, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. 2. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
