Deerpark in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Orange County

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009

1. Orange County Marker

Inscription. One of original counties
of Province of New York,
established 1683, by Gov.
Thomas Dongan, named for
William, Prince of Orange.

Erected 1936 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 41° 25.635′ N, 74° 45.282′ W. Marker is in Deerpark, New York, in Orange County. It is on New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the border of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparrow Bush NY 12780, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: D & H Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); D. and H. Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Hawk’s Nest (approx. 1.2 miles away); Indian Raid (approx. 1.8 miles away); Cahoonzie (approx. 1.9 miles away); Deerpark Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sparrowbush (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sparrowbush UMC (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerpark.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other identical Orange County Markers located at other gateway locations.

Marker in Deerpark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009

2. Marker in Deerpark

Markers in Orange County image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009

3. Markers in Orange County

There are several markes found at this location. The Orange County marker can be seen across the road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2015, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.