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

Village of Monroe

Photographed by Leslie Smith, October 16, 2009

1. Village of Monroe Marker

Inscription. A small farming community which grew from the ashes of the disastrous fire, being incorporated in 1894.

Erected 1994 by Monroe Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 41° 19.634′ N, 74° 11.396′ W. Marker is in Monroe, New York, in Orange County. It is on 17M (New York State Route 17M) 0 miles east of Lake Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe NY 10950, 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 walking distance of this marker: Landmark of Monroe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monroe Cheese Co. (about 500 feet away); Village of Monroe Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); McGarrah’s Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Monroe Race Track (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rest Haven (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crane Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Settler (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Village of Monroe, New York. (Submitted on October 26, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States.)

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Downtown Monroe as seen looking past marker across the old Mill Pond. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leslie Smith, October 16, 2009

2. Downtown Monroe as seen looking past marker across the old Mill Pond.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,183 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.