Highland in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Orange County
of Province of New York,
established 1683, by Gov.
Thomas Dongan, named for
William, Prince of Orange.
Erected 1938 by NewYork 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° 19.092′ N, 73° 59.452′ W. Marker is in Highland, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Bear Mountain State Park, at the southern end of Orange County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The West Redoubt of Fort Clinton (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Outer Redoubt of Fort Clinton (about 600 feet away); The British Attempt to Divide the Colonies during the War of Independence (about 600 feet away); Fort Clinton’s Outer Redoubt (about 600 feet away); Appalachian Trail (about 600 feet away); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Appalachian Trail (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Appalachian Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland.
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2015, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.