Rockleigh in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rockleigh

New Jersey

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008

1. Rockleigh Marker

Inscription.
In 1685 this land was granted by New Jersey to George Lockhart and confirmed in 1687 by New York when that Province governed this area. It remained under New York jurisdiction until 1769 when the boundary dispute between the two colonies was resolved. In the 1700’s farmers settled this land then known as “Rockland”. Declared “Rockleigh Historic District” on July 2, 1976 because it retained “rural 18th and 19th century cultural characteristics”.
Sponsored by Rockleigh Bicentennial Committee 1976

Erected 1976 by Rockleigh Bicentennial Committee. (Marker Number 109.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1748.

Location. 41° 0.23′ N, 73° 55.558′ W. Marker is in Rockleigh, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Rockleigh Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the Rockleigh Municipal Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Rockleigh Road, 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. Jacob Concklin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Dubois House (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palisades Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away in New York); Piermont Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rockleigh Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Abraham A. Haring House (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Palisades Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away in New York); John A. Haring House (approx. 0.6 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.)

Marker at Rockleigh Borough Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008

2. Marker at Rockleigh Borough Hall

Marker is located in from of the Borough Hall and Fire Department in Rockleigh.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008

3. Rockleigh Marker

This photo looks away from New York State and towards Piermont Road.

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 1,083 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.