Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mill Stone
This is the Bottom or Grinding Stone from a grist mill in nearby Ramapo, Rockland County, New York.
Two rotating wheels, turned by water power, ground corn and wheat kernels into flour.
Erected 1995 by George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee, a gift of R.W. Harry Sky, in loving memory of his wife Natalie Sky.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 41° 1.205′ N, 73° 56.78′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Oak Tree Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, in the northwest corner of the site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grave Markers from Slave Burial Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); De Wint House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Carleton Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Salix Babylonica - Weeping Willow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); DeWint House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named De Wint House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappan.
Also see . . . DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.