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

Monroe Race Track

Photographed by Clifton Patrick, November 28, 2009

1. Monroe Race Track Marker

Inscription. First races held here, 1908. Last race, 1927. Track record was set in 1913 by Directum 1:2:04 1/2. The grandstand was razed in 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 41° 19.559′ N, 74° 11.083′ W. Marker is in Monroe, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Maple Ave and Carpenter Place, on the right when traveling north on Maple Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Maple Ave, 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: Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Monroe Historic District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McGarrah’s Inn (about 700 feet away); Monroe Cheese Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Village of Monroe (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Heroes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landmark of Monroe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monroe School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Settler (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on December 4, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photo 1. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.