New City in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery Marker
This cemetery, named after an early owner of the land, began in the 18th century as a family or community burial ground. Abandoned and forgotten, it was rescued by the Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery Association. Several stones are inscribed in Dutch, the language of many Rockland colonists. Nine soldiers of the American Revolution and five of the Civil War are buried here.
in 1916 and incorporated in 1931.
Erected by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 41° 8.191′ N, 74° 0.031′ W. Marker is in New City, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Little Tor Road and Collyer Avenue, on the left when traveling north on S. Little Tor Road. The cemetery and marker is located adjacent to the Park Evangelical Free Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New City NY 10956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Collyer Farm Pond and New City Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Marker on S. Little Tor Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
4. Graves in the Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
5. Park Evangelical Free Church
The Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery and Marker is located just north of this church in New City.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,149 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
