Sloatsburg in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Torne Brook Farm

The Historical Society of Rockland County, circa 2010

1. Torne Brook Farm Marker

Inscription. This elegant mansion of eclectic styles was built in the early 1870's by Charles T. Pierson. His grandfather, Jeremiah H. Pierson, founded the Ramapo Iron Works which operated nearby from 1795 to 1851. Charles T. Person opened the Ramapo (railroad) Car Works in 1864, reviving local industry. The farm, at the confluence of Torne Brook and the Ramapo River, included stables, carriage house, horsetrack, tennis court, gardens and swimming ponds.

Erected by The Historical Society of Rockland County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 41° 8.459′ N, 74° 9.915′ W. Marker is in Sloatsburg, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Torne Brook Rd.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sloatsburg NY 10974, 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. Thurgood Marshall and the Hillburn Schools (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ramapo Valley (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sloat House & Inn (approx. 1.7 miles away); Suffern's Depot, 1841-1941 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ben Walker / Vincenzo "Vinny" Tamburro (approx. 1.8 miles away); Suffern Grammar School

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Sloatsburg Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Glenwood Hotel (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sloatsburg.

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 5, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.