Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. The First Courthouse Marker
A log structure, with whipping posts and stocks, was erected on this Tappan green C. 1691. Here justice was administered to all of Orange County, which then included present Rockland. A more permanent courthouse and "gaol," built in 1739, was destroyed by fire in 1774. New City became the seat of government when the County of Rockland was set off from Orange in 1798.Erected 1988 by The Historical Society of Rockland County and The Orangetown Tricentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1691.
Location. 41° 1.348′ N, 73° 56.884′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway and Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Kings Highway. 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. Floris Willemse Krom (here, next to this marker); Tappan Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Tappan Marker
This photo looks east, in the drection of the Reformed Dutch Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Marker and the Tappan Green
The Green in the photo, west of the marker, is the location of the Orange County's first courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2008, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
