Sloatsburg in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sloat House & Inn
Photographed By Doran Howitt, April 21, 2013
1. Sloat House & Inn Marker
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Sloat House and Inn. . Original house built around 1755 by Ramapo Pass pioneer, Stephen Sloat. It served as a command post under captain Sloat to prevent British troops from moving north through the pass. The Sloat family also operated an inn offering lodging and meals, first to the continental troops, including General George Washington. After the Revolutionary War, the inn served travelers through the Ramapo pass. From 1798-1821 it was also a meeting hall for the supervisors of Orange and Rockland counties. The house was rebuilt in 1810 by Stephen's son, Isaac Sloat. , National Register of Historic Places , Marker donated by IBM Corp.
Original house built around 1755 by Ramapo Pass pioneer, Stephen Sloat. It served as a command post under captain Sloat to prevent British troops from moving north through the pass. The Sloat family also operated an inn offering lodging and meals, first to the continental troops, including General George Washington. After the Revolutionary War, the inn served travelers through the Ramapo pass. From 1798-1821 it was also a meeting hall for the supervisors of Orange and Rockland counties. The house was rebuilt in 1810 by Stephen's son, Isaac Sloat.
National Register of Historic Places
Marker donated by IBM Corp.
Erected by Sloatsburg Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 41° 9.1′ N, 74° 11.633′ W. Marker is in Sloatsburg, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on New York State Route 17 near Sterling Ave.. Building is a private residence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sloatsburg NY 10974, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Wikipedia: Sloat House. (Submitted on April 22, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Doran Howitt, April 21, 2013
2. Sloat House & Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
