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

Monroe Cheese Co.

Photographed By Kathryn Squitieri, September 7, 2009

1. Monroe Cheese Co. Marker

Inscription. Cheese was first made here in 1873 by Julius Wettstein. In 1892 Emil Frey developed Liederkranz & c.1917 Velveeta. Moved to Van Wert, Ohio 1926.

Erected 1989 by Town of Monroe Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 41° 19.596′ N, 74° 11.293′ W. Marker is in Monroe, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Millpond Pkwy near Smith Field Court. Next to the Monroe movie theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Millpond Pkwy, Monroe NY 10950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Village of Monroe Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village of Monroe (about 500 feet away); McGarrah’s Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Landmark of Monroe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monroe Race Track (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crane Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rest Haven (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

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Photographed By Kathryn Squitieri, September 7, 2009

2. Monroe Cheese Co. Marker

Vintage photo of Monroe Cheese Co. factory. image. Click for more information.

circa 1900

3. Vintage photo of Monroe Cheese Co. factory.

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009, by Kathryn Squitieri of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2009, by Kathryn Squitieri of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on September 8, 2009, by Kathryn Squitieri of Brooklyn, New York. 3. submitted on October 26, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.