Rockleigh in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Dubois House
Built 1835
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
1. Joseph Dubois House Marker
Erected by Joseph Dubois in the locality once known as Rockland Neighborhood. South wing built in 1835, with materials from 18th century house of John Gesner. Center section built soon after with Victorian porch and north wing added at a later date. Barn erected 1836. Dubois was a Hudson River “boatman” and owner of a sloop operating from nearby Snedens Landing.
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 111.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 41° 0.314′ N, 73° 55.519′ W. Marker is in Rockleigh, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Rockleigh Road near 31 Rockleigh Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northvale NJ 07647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rockleigh (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Concklin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palisades Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away in New York); Piermont Road (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage; 12.12.2021 LPG. (Submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
2. Rockleigh Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 24, 2012
3. Marker on Rockleigh Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
4. 31 Rockleigh Road
Today, this house is a private residence in Rockleigh.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
5. Joseph Dubois House
The Victorian porch can be seen in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,513 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
