Rockleigh in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Piermont Road
First named Carterette Road, this section, from Rockleigh Road to the state line, was constructed in 1859 as an extension of the road from Closter. For local farmers it was an easier wagon route to New York State and for carrying produce to the steamboat landings of the Hudson River.
Erected 1974 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 41° 0.504′ N, 73° 55.775′ W. Marker is in Rockleigh, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Piermont Road (County Route 501), on the left when traveling north. Marker is on Piermont Road, just south of the New York border. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northvale NJ 07647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Dubois House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockleigh (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacob Concklin House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Palisades Historic District (approx. half a mile away in New York); a different marker also named Palisades Historic District (approx. half a mile away in New York); Rockleigh Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Abraham A. Haring House (approx. ¾ mile away); John A. Haring House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockleigh.
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.