Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mill Stone
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. Mill Stone Marker
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. It 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.
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 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); Washingtons Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington
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Also see . . . DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Mill Stone in Washington Masonic Site
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. De Wint House
The Mill Stone marker is located in the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, near the De Wint House. This photo looks at the house from the Mill Stone marker.
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 1,380 times since then and 13 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.
