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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Orange County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Orange County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Orange County, NY (564) Dutchess County, NY (337) Putnam County, NY (139) Rockland County, NY (267) Sullivan County, NY (162) Ulster County, NY (266) Passaic County, NJ (138) Sussex County, NJ (96) Pike County, PA (127)  OrangeCounty(564) Orange County (564)  DutchessCounty(337) Dutchess County (337)  PutnamCounty(139) Putnam County (139)  RocklandCounty(267) Rockland County (267)  SullivanCounty(162) Sullivan County (162)  UlsterCounty(266) Ulster County (266)  PassaicCountyNew Jersey(138) Passaic County (138)  SussexCounty(96) Sussex County (96)  PikeCountyPennsylvania(127) Pike County (127)
Goshen is the county seat for Orange County
Adjacent to Orange County, New York
      Dutchess County (337)  
      Putnam County (139)  
      Rockland County (267)  
      Sullivan County (162)  
      Ulster County (266)  
      Passaic County, New Jersey (138)  
      Sussex County, New Jersey (96)  
      Pike County, Pennsylvania (127)  
 
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101 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Goshen Emergency Hospital
On Greenwich Ave (Route 207) 0.3 miles north of Quickway (New York State Route 17), on the right when traveling north.
With gift of this property, 1915, by Luella M. Van Leuven, Goshen Emergency Hospital remained here until 1967, providing care to thousands. Benefactors included Gates McGarrah (1978 GOCOBI)Map (db m26948) HM
102 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Goshen Half-Shire Town — 1727
On Main Street (Route 207) 0.2 miles north of Church Street, on the left.
Goshen became the half-shire town of Orange County. Site of 1st courthouse. built 1737. Orange Inn erected 1790. Oldest active hotel. Plaque Goshen Restoration Unlimited Preservation Award Presented to Il Limoncello at the Orange . . . Map (db m26945) HM
103 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Goshen, Orange Co., N.Y.
On Green Street, 0.1 miles west of South Street, on the right when traveling west.
Situated in the center of Orange County, Goshen has a long and storied history as a major focal point of the nation's railroad infrastructure. When the builders of the New York & Erie Railroad began construction, they envisioned a railroad that . . . Map (db m60384) HM
104 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Harness Racing Museum & Hall Of Fame
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) just south of Erie Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, formerly the Trotting Horse Museum-Hall of Fame of the Trotter was established in 1951 to honor the past and promote the future of the great sport of harness racing. Originally a stable, built by J. . . . Map (db m147597) HM
105 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Historic Track — "Cradle of the Trotter"
On Park Place south of Main Street (New York State Route 207), on the right when traveling north.
Made famous by Hambletonian (1849-1876) sire of trotters State Education Department • 1950Map (db m136098) HM
106 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Horace Pippin
On West Main Street, 0.2 miles west of Greenwich Avenue (New York State Route 207), on the left.
1888-1946 home of noted Afro-American artist. Attended nearby segregated school 1902 Metropolitan Museum Exhibit 1995.Map (db m27277) HM
107 New York, Orange County, Goshen — In Memory of the Patriots — Who Fell at the Battle of Minisink — On the 22nd Day of July 1779 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) just south of Court Lane, on the left when traveling south.
(northwest base of monument)Col. Benjamin Tusten • Capt. Bazaleel Tyler • Capt. Samuel Jones • Capt. John Little • Capt. John Duncan • Capt. Benjamin Vail • Lieut. John Wood • Adjt. Nathaniel Finch • . . . Map (db m147200) WM
108 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Lawyer's Row
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) north of Park Place, on the right when traveling north.
This building and its neighbors are known as “Lawyers Row.” Testimony that members of the profession have had offices here since the early 19th century.Map (db m138567) HM
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109 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Maplewood
On Maplewood Terrace, 0 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 207), on the left when traveling east.
Maplewood, erected in 1816, was an early office of the Bank of Orange County. Est. 1813. Long the home of the Murray family, it became the Goshen Village Hall in 1976.Map (db m25339) HM
110 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Military Working Dog — Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery
On Craigville Road at Heros Way, on the right when traveling north on Craigville Road.
I Am A Military Working Dog My eyes are your eyes to watch over you and protect you and yours. My ears are your ears to hear and detect evil in the dark. My nose is your nose to scent the invader of your safety, and so you may live, my life is . . . Map (db m166521) WM
111 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Noah Webster
On Webster Avenue south of Court Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Dictionary compiler, taught school 1782-83 in the Farmers' Hall Academy, a two-room brick structure now contained within this Goshen Town HallMap (db m136091) HM
112 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Old Stone Schoolhouse
Near New York State Route 17A, 0.4 miles Gibson Rd (County Route 100), on the right when traveling south.
Built in the 1700’s and used continuously as a school until 1936 when purchased by Minisink Chapter, NSDAR. N.Y. State and National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m29728) HM
113 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Orange County Community College
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) at Court Lane, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In this building on June 9, 1950, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 34-0 to establish Orange County Community College. Dedicated on OCCC’s 50th AnniversaryMap (db m147202) HM
114 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Orange County Seat
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) 0.2 miles south of Scotchtown Road (County Route 83), on the right when traveling south.
County Seat Orange, one of original N.Y. counties created 1683 by Assembly, Council and Gov. Thos. Dongen. Goshen became center for County government in the 1700’s.Map (db m25195) HM
115 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Orange County Veterans Memorial — Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery —
Near Craigville Road, 0.2 miles west of Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all men and women of Orange County, who served their country gallantly in time of war and honorably in time of peace Map (db m158074) WM
116 New York, Orange County, Goshen — President Ulysses S. Grant
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) 0.2 miles Church Street when traveling north.
June 24, 1873 President Ulysses S. Grant was a guest in this house and watched the trotters race over historic track from the barn in the rearMap (db m147816) HM
117 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Racing in Goshen...
Near Main Street (New York State Route 207) just south of Erie Street, on the left when traveling south.
It traces to the 1770s when local citizens raced their horse down the village's broad Main Street. The increasing popularity of this informal competition created the need for race tracks, the first of which was Fiddler's Green, readied in 1781 for . . . Map (db m147596) HM
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118 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Site of Signal Fires
On Forthill Road, 0.5 miles south of Conklingtown Road, on the right when traveling south.
Site Of Signal Fires
War Of The RevolutionMap (db m115934) HM
119 New York, Orange County, Hamptonburgh — William Bull
On Sarah Wells Trail (County Route 8) at Pischke Rd, on the right when traveling north on Sarah Wells Trail.
English Stonemason, with wife Sarah Wells, Orange County Pioneers, built 1722 homestead on 2600 acre land grantMap (db m43045) HM
120 New York, Orange County, Harriman — First MIA Flag
On South Main Street at Grove Street when traveling north on South Main Street.
First MIA Flag On Nov. 10, 1974 the nation’s first MIA banner and flag pole was dedicated under a resolution conceived by Commander Thomas C. Bushing.Map (db m28721) HM
121 New York, Orange County, Harriman — First Train Order Transmitted by Telegraph
On Grove Street, 0.1 miles west of New York State Route 17.
From this site the first train order was transmitted by telegraph in 1851 from Harriman to Goshen by order of Charles Minot of the Erie RailroadMap (db m17050) HM
122 New York, Orange County, Harriman — 327 — Harriman
On Grove Street at Main Street on Grove Street.
Hamlet of Turner changed name 1910 to honor late railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman. Village was incorporated October 1914Map (db m121326) HM
123 New York, Orange County, Highland — Appalachian Trail
On U.S. 6, on the right when traveling east.
First opened October 1923 in Bear Mtn. – Harriman Park. Maintained by volunteers NY – NJ Trail ConferenceMap (db m20725) HM
124 New York, Orange County, Highland — Appalachian Trail
On U.S. 6, on the left when traveling east.
Footpath for hikers 2100 miles Georgia – Maine Maintained by volunteers NY – NJ Trail ConferenceMap (db m20727) HM
125 New York, Orange County, Highland — Fort Clinton
On U.S. 6, on the left when traveling east.
Oct. 6, 1777, Orange County Militia defended this post, stormed by British, on futile expedition to aid Burgoyne at Saratoga.Map (db m20694) HM
126 New York, Orange County, Highland — Orange County
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
One of the original counties of Province of New York, established 1683, by Gov. Thomas Dongan, named for William, Prince of Orange.Map (db m81840) HM
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127 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — 100th Anniversary of Highland Falls
On Main Street at Schneider Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Dedicated to The Village of Highland Falls on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of incorporation 1906 – 2006 We respectfully remember our past, celebrate our present and begin our future Joseph E. D’Onofrio, Mayor Trustees Harold . . . Map (db m55526) HM
128 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Abrams Gate — Named in Honor of General Creighton W. Abrams — U.S. Military Academy Class of 1936 —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born September 15, 1914       Died September 4, 1974 A hard-fighting World War II tank battalion commander, General Abrams led armored forces through France, relieved encircled American soldiers at Bastogne, and spearheaded . . . Map (db m20013) HM
129 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — All Services Guardian Angel
On Thayer Road, in the median.
The Cadet Honor Code A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Alma Mater Hail, Alma Mater, dear! To us be ever near. Help us thy motto bear, thru’ all the years. Let duty be well performed, honor be e’er untarned, . . . Map (db m103706) HM
130 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Andre Cavaro Lucas
Near West Point Hwy, on the right when traveling north.
Medal of Honor awarded to Andre Cavaro Lucas Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry for action at Fire Support Base Ripcord Republic of Vietnam, 1 to 23 July 1970 “ . . . Lieutenant Colonel Lucas . . . performed numerous acts of extraordinary . . . Map (db m60240) HM
131 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Benjamin J. Havens — 1789 -1877 — Proprietor, Benny Havens Tavern —
On Main Street at Cozzens Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally located on Homestaed Avenue, later moved to the banks of the Hudson. Generations of West Point Cadets enjoyed the congenial atmosphere at the off-limits tavern run by Benny Havens. Here they could relax, unwind and spend some time . . . Map (db m20016) HM
132 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Benny Havens
On Old New York State Route 218 north of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
Tavern owner of USMA cadet fame buried at this site. Marker inscribed with song title tribute. 1789-1877   O & R UtilitiesMap (db m54840) HM
133 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Buffalo Soldiers
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
African-American units of the 9th and 10th Cavalry quartered at West Point in 1907, grew to over 100 skilled and disciplined men who trained the cadets. Considered the first “colored regulars” at West Point. Many local men served in . . . Map (db m58559) HM
134 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Buttermilk Falls
On West Point Hwy at Webb Lane, on the right when traveling north on West Point Hwy.
At the foot of this lane at Buttermilk Falls, was the Headquarters of General Israel Putnam, Commander in the Highlands 1779Map (db m18273) HM
135 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Capt. Molly Corbin
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Revolutionary War heroine, called “Molly Pitcher” who manned the cannon when her husband was killed in battle. Molly was also badly wounded and lived in various homes while recuperating from her own wounds. Originally buried on the . . . Map (db m20040) HM
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136 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Captain Molly
On Old New York State Route 218 at Rose Drive, on the right when traveling north on State Route 218.
Margaret Corbin, heroine of the Battle of Fort Washington, passed her last days on the former J.P. Morgan Eastate, near here. Map (db m54841) HM
137 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Church of the Holy Innocents — Circa 1840's
On Main Street (New York State Route 218) south of Dale Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built "To the Honour and Glory of God, Amen" by Prof. R. W. Weir - named after his children.Map (db m20014) HM
138 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Citizen’s National Bank
On Main Street at Schneider Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
First bank in community – located on the main floor of this building 1908Map (db m55524) HM
139 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Essayons— “Let Us Try”
Near Main Street at Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north.
The US Army Corps of Engineers' motto Essayons is French for "Let us try." It is with this same spirit that French military engineers volunteered and served in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. One of them was Louis Le Bθgue de Presle . . . Map (db m202843) HM
140 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Freedom Road
On West Point Hwy at Veterans Way, on the right when traveling north on West Point Hwy.
The route traveled by the 52 American hostages from Stewart Airport to West Point after their release from captivity in Iran January 25, 1981.Map (db m11713) HM
141 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Harriman Family
On Main Street (New York State Route 218) at Dale Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Edward Harriman was a railroad magnate who donated land for Harriman State Park. His son, William Averell, was a noted public servant and diplomat, whose contributions include serving as the chief overseas administrator of lend-lease, and Ambassador . . . Map (db m54854) HM
142 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Highland Falls World War II Memorial
On Main Street (New York State Route 218) north of West Point Highway, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for God and Country World War II Elmer Blake • Harold D. Bock • Concetta Costagna • Charles W. Erichson • Raymond J. Flanders • Leon Harer, Jr. • M. Joseph Hogan • John J. Monahan • Joseph F. . . . Map (db m52878) WM
143 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Highlands Korea & Vietnam Memorial
On West Point Highway north of Main Street (New York State Route 218), on the left when traveling north.
In honor of the men and women of the Town of Highlands who served our country during the Korean Conflict Jun. 27, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 and the Vietnam Era Aug. 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975Map (db m52880) WM
144 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Highlands War Memorial
Near Main Street (New York State Route 218) north of West Point Highway, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the men and women of the Town of Highlands who served our country under God in war and peace. To the memory of those who died to preserve our freedom.Map (db m52881) WM
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145 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Highlands World War I Memorial
Near Main Street (New York State Route 218) north of West Point Highway, on the right when traveling north.
World War 1917 – 1918 Dedicated to the men from the town of Highlands who died that this nation might live.Map (db m52879) WM
146 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Iran Hostages
On Main Street at Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Fifty-two Americans held hostage in Iran for 444 days were reunited with their families on January 25, 1981. On route to the local Thayer Hotel they were accorded a grand patriotic outpouring of admiration and respect by the local community . . . Map (db m20015) HM
147 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Iranian Hostage Reunion
On Main Street at Veterans Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On January 25, 1981 fifty-two Americans were reunited with their families and nation after 444 days as hostages in Iran. Enroute to the U.S.M.A., West Point they were the recipients of an outpouring of love from people of the Hudson Valley and a . . . Map (db m7435) HM
148 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — John Burroughs — April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921
On Main Street (New York State Route 218) at Veterans Way, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
As a young man, the poet-naturalist taught school near this spot. Here he wrote his poem “Waiting”.Map (db m52715) HM
149 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — 73 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
Near New South Post Road, on the right when traveling north.
Thousands greeted General Lafayette, hero of the Am. Rev. who reviewed & dined with cadets, Sept. 15, 1824. He visited again July 2, 1825.Map (db m199728) HM
150 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — The Army Mule
On West Point Hwy, on the left when traveling north.
Since 1899 the mule has been the West Point mascot promoting the spirit of the Corps of Cadets. Mules were very important to the Army in the late 1800s through World War I. While not regular cavalry mounts, mules were used extensively to pull supply . . . Map (db m7434) HM
151 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — The Long Gray Line
On Main Street at West Point Hwy, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In honor of the Long Gray Line of the United States Military Academy serving our nation since 1802 Sponsored by Thomas B. Dyer ’67 • Edward C. Meyer ’51 • John A. Hammack ’49 • Denis F. Mullance ’52 • Theodore G. Stroup Jr. ’62 and Highland Falls . . . Map (db m54851) HM
152 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — The Path to Victory
Near Main Street at Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north.
In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the . . . Map (db m202840) HM WM
153 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Town of Highlands
Near Main Street at Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to the Town of Highlands Highland Falls • Fort Montgomery • West Point • Bear Mountain State Park There are many dining options in the Town of Highlands, as well as unique cultural and historic attractions. These include the . . . Map (db m202841) HM
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154 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Union Cemetery War Memorial
On Old New York State Route 218 north of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of our dead heroes soldiers, sailors and marines of all wars.               U.S.A.Map (db m54867) HM
155 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — USMA Class of 1954 Memorial
Near Main Street at Cozzens Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those members of the USMA Class of 1954 who gave their lives in combat for their country Herbert W. Booth, Jr. · James H. Brodt · Andre G. Broumas · Blackshear M. Bryan · Sheldon J. Burnett · Robert H. Grosse · Sayward N. Hall, . . . Map (db m202838) WM
156 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — USMA Iraq and Afghanistan Deaths
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the first male and female graduates of the United States Military Academy killed in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terrorism Iraq CPT James F. Adamouski ’95           2 April 2003 2LT Emily J. T. Perez ’05   . . . Map (db m54994) WM
157 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — War Memorial
On Main Street north of Mountain Avenue (New York State Route 218), on the right when traveling north.
This building is dedicated to those men and women who have given of their lives in the service of their country in time of need.Map (db m214835) WM
158 New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — Warner Sisters
On Main Street at Cozzens Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
After the death of their father, Susan (1819-1885) and Ann (1824-1915) Warner lived and worked on Constitution Island on the Hudson, gardening, writing popular books and famous song “Jesus Loves Me.” They regularly administered to the . . . Map (db m29866) HM
159 New York, Orange County, Highland Mills — Rushmore Library
On New York 32 (New York State Route 32) at Weygant Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on New York 32.
Built in 1923 by the Charles E. Rushmore family, Mt. Rushmore is named for Charles E. Rushmore.Map (db m45986) HM
160 New York, Orange County, Howells — Mapes Cemetery
On Rte 211 W (New York State Route 829) at Boorman Rd, on the left on Rte 211 W.
Burials from 1804 including Samuel Mapes, 1735 – 1820. Soldier of Revolution, signer of pledge to sustain Continental Congress.Map (db m95888) HM
161 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Deerpark 9/11 Memorial
On U.S. 209 north of Swartwout Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Deerpark 9/11 Memorial Dedicated September 11, 2010 This iron beam, from the ruins of the original World Trade Center in New York City, is displayed as a memorial to honor the heroes of that horrendous day and the innocent victims that lost . . . Map (db m194164) HM
162 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Huguenot
On U.S. 209 north of Swartwout Road, on the right when traveling north.
Named for Huguenot Families Cuddeback and Gumaer, who settled here about 1698. Indian name Seneyaugnquan.Map (db m193885) HM
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163 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Huguenot School
On Grange Road at Big Pond Road, on the right when traveling south on Grange Road.
A typical one room school built in 1863 overlooking the D&H Canal using bricks made of clay native to the Neversink ValleyMap (db m193848) HM
164 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Indian Raid
On U.S. 209, on the right when traveling north.
Route taken by N. Y. and N. J. militia in pursuit of Col. Brant for raid on Minisink (Port Jervis) July 21, 1779.Map (db m53051) HM
165 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Indian Raid
On U.S. 209 at Swartwout Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 209. Reported missing.
Home of Philip Swartwout, Chairman Committee of Safety, 1777. He and two sons were scalped here in Brant's raid, Oct. 15, 1778.Map (db m53054) HM
166 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Indian Raid
On U.S. 209 at Pennpack Trail, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 209.
Route by which Col. Brant and his Mohawk and Tory raiders descended on this valley October 13, 1778 and July 20, 1779Map (db m215048) HM
167 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — N.J. Claim Line
On U.S. 209 at Huguenot Road, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 209.
State line as claimed by New Jersey, 1688-1769, 7 miles north of present line at Port Jervis, N.Y. caused 50 year border warMap (db m193843) HM
168 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — N.J. Line War
On U.S. 209 at Swartwout Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209.
Major Jacobus Swartwout leader of N.Y. faction settled here about 1741 and was later kidnapped by Jerseymen.Map (db m193849) HM
169 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — 4 — Painted Aprons — Legends & Lore —
Black Rock School attacked by Brant's raiders, 1779. Girls spared as aprons marked with emblem signaling raiders not to harm them.Map (db m129078) HM
170 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Site of Home
On U.S. 209, 0.1 miles north of Grange Road, on the left when traveling north.
Harmanus Van Inwegen, Member of Committee of Safety. Gerardus, his son was killed at Fort Montgomery, Oct. 6, 1777Map (db m193847) HM
171 New York, Orange County, Huguenot — Westfall Fort
On U.S. 209 north of Cora Rose Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In 1758 Indians surprised this fort killing 7 men. Peter Westfall, aged 3, was stolen and became an Indian ChiefMap (db m193886) HM
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172 New York, Orange County, Middletown — "Fireman Joe"
On North Street at Depot Street/Orchard Street, on the left when traveling north on North Street.
The existence of the Firemen's Memorial Fountain in Thrall Park is due largely to the efforts of Mr. J. B. Wheeler. The fountain, with its seven foot statue of a uniformed fireman holding a baby in his arm, is symbolic of and dedicated to the . . . Map (db m118332) HM
173 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Cal Rodgers
On Dolson Ave, 0.2 miles north of Bedford Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer Aviator Flew 1st Coast To Coast Flight Of Wright Ex Flyer-Vin Fiz 1st Landing Site 9/17/1911 Pleasure Grounds Race TrackMap (db m140299) HM
174 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Civil War Memorial — The War of the Rebellion — 1861 — 1865 —
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling west on Wickham Avenue.
Erected A.D. 1879, to the memory of the soldiers of the town of Wallkill ——————————————————— Wallkill's tribute to her brave defenders. ——————————————————— Our Comrad[e]s They died for their country. ——————————————————— . . . Map (db m214888) WM
175 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Co. I. First Regt. New York Volunteer Infantry — Honor Roll — 1898 • 1899 —
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) west of Prospect Street/Smith Street, on the left when traveling west.
Erected and dedicated May 30, 1940, to the memory of those who volunteered for service in the Spanish War Captain Ames E. McIntyre · Captain. M.C., Maurice C. Ashley 1st. Lieutenant George E. Wallace · Abraham L. Decker 2nd. . . . Map (db m214989) HM
176 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Edmund S. Lloyd
On Route 211 East (New York State Route 211) at Fitzgerald Dr., on the right when traveling east on Route 211 East.
Built a supercenter in 1950 in a cow pasture beside a two lane country road. Rte. 211 grew to major retail center known as the “Miracle Mile.”Map (db m29680) HM
177 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Edwin Welling VanDuzer Memorial Home
On East Ave at Houston Ave, on the left when traveling south on East Ave.
Edwin Welling VanDuzer Memorial Home-Built 1887 Frank J. Lindsey. Architect 1939 Historical Society of Middletown and Wallkill Prec Map (db m147875) HM
178 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Erie RR Station
On Depot Street just west of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
1st station used 1843-1896 This bldg, Romanesque style built 1896, George E. Archer, Architect. This RR station served passengers thru 1983Map (db m29634) HM
179 New York, Orange County, Middletown — First Congregational Church
On East Main Street at William Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Organized June 10, 1785 First and only church in vicinity for 40 years Third edifice erected here 1872 Map (db m47897) HM
180 New York, Orange County, Middletown — First Presbyterian Church, Scotchtown, N.Y.
On New York 211 (New York State Route 211) 0.1 miles east of Goshen Turnpike (County Route 101).
‹— One mile northwest First Presbyterian Church, Scotchtown, N.Y. Organized Jan. 1796, building opened Sept. 12, 1797. Present edifice built 1854.Map (db m26243) HM
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181 New York, Orange County, Middletown — First School Site
On South Street, 0.1 miles south of Main St, on the left when traveling north.
Private School Built On This Site c. 1790. Used As A Public School 1813-1818 Torn Down To Build A New School At North & Depot St.Map (db m140298) HM
182 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Grace Episcopal Church — 1848
On North Street south of James Street/Orchard Street, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m118330) HM
183 New York, Orange County, Middletown — 548 — Henry Wisner, Sr
On Midway Road.
Ca. 1720-1790 buried here Continental Congress delegate. NY State Senator, patriot who produced gunpowder for Revolutionary War.Map (db m133154) HM
184 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Hotel Site
On James Street at King Street, on the right when traveling south on James Street.
J. France home converted to hotel, 1872. Long known as Russell House, burned in 1907. Later Mitchell Inn, on this site 1908-1963.Map (db m47896) HM
185 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Lydia Sayer Hasbrouck — 1827 - 1910
On Highland Avenue at Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211), on the left when traveling south on Highland Avenue.
Dress Reformer, Suffragette Journalist, Doctor, Mother As elected to School Board here, became 1st female in public office, N.Y. State.Map (db m215004) HM
186 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Mechanicstown School
On East Main Street (County Route 67) at Midland Park Dr, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Formerly a one-room schoolhouse, District #11, Town of Wallkill. Built in the 1800’s, this first Mechanicstown school served area students until closing in 1926.Map (db m25335) HM
187 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Mt. Johnson School
On Goshen Turnpike at Arnott Lane, on the right when traveling north on Goshen Turnpike.
Formerly a one-room schoolhouse, District #13, Town of Wallkill. Built in 1851 by stone mason Samuel Bull. For 96 yrs. grades 1-8 attended. Closed in 1947. Memorialized 2000 – Town of WallkillMap (db m136993) HM
188 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Notable Graves
On Mulberry St. close to Fulton St (New York State Route 17M).
Early Middletown promoter Elisha P. Wheeler; philanthropists Webb and Eugene Horton & S. Maretta Thrall; inventor George N. Clemson, civic leader James N. Pronk.Map (db m50387) HM
189 New York, Orange County, Middletown — 1995 — Phillipsburgh
On East Main Street (County Route 67) 0.1 miles east of Philipsburg Rd, on the right when traveling east.
During the Revolutionary War, Mills owned by patriots Henry Wisner and Moses Phillips produced gunpowder for Washington’s Army here.Map (db m25337) HM
190 New York, Orange County, Middletown — S. Maretta Thrall
On Orchard Street just east of North Street, on the right when traveling east.
1830-1897. With father's tannery business estate she donated Thrall Library, 1901 Thrall Hospital, 1892-1929, Thrall Park developed 1884Map (db m29635) HM
191 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Tenth Legion New York Veteran Volunteers — War 1861 - 1865 — In Honor of the —
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on Wickham Avenue.
Composed of the 56th Regiment of Infantry 7th and 8th Independent Batteries and Companies C & D of the 1st Regiment N.Y. Mounted Rifles Recruited in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster CountiesMap (db m214887) HM
192 New York, Orange County, Middletown — The Calvert Vaux Entranceway to Hillside Cemetery
On Hillside Cemetery Vaux Entranceway north of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring the celebrated landscape architect, associate of Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed the cemetery in 1861. —————————————— Hillside Cemetery has . . . Map (db m118380) HM
193 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Trolley Plant
On Main Street (New York State Route 67) east of Wisner Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Wallkill Transit Co. 1912-1924 Power generated for Middletown-Goshen trolley in this historic building, Mechanicstown, N.Y.Map (db m118328) HM
194 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Vaux Landscape —
On Fulton St. (New York State Route 17M) at Mulberry St on Fulton St..
Hillside Cemetery, 1861. Picturesque design by Calvert Vaux, renowned Anglo-American architect, and co-designer of Central Park in New York City.Map (db m50386) HM
195 New York, Orange County, Middletown — Woodmen of the World Regional Memorial — Dum Tacet Clamat
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) west of Prospect Street/Smith Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is erected in memory of deceased members of the Woodmen of the World whose individual resting places could not be marked Camp No. 9 N.Y. – Robert G. Hodges Camp No. 16 N.Y. – John J. Miller · Daniel O'Connor · Peter . . . Map (db m214892) HM
196 New York, Orange County, Middletown — World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) at Prospect Street/Smith Street, on the left when traveling west on Wickham Avenue.
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II and the Korean ConflictMap (db m214890) WM
197 New York, Orange County, Middletown — World War Memorial
On Wickham Avenue (New York State Route 211) at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east on Wickham Avenue.
In Honor Of The men and women of Middletown who served in the World War ★ ★ and ★ ★ In Memory Of those who gave their lives for this great cause 1917 - 1919Map (db m214998) WM
198 New York, Orange County, Monroe — American Heroes
On New York State Route 17M, 0.3 miles west of County Route 40, on the right when traveling west.
Monroe honors those buried here, whether they be private or general, who served our nation to keep us free from the Revolution to Vietnam.Map (db m23669) HM
199 New York, Orange County, Monroe — Crane Park
On Millpond Parkway at New York State Route 17M on Millpond Parkway.
In honor of A. J. Crane, first president Monroe Improvement Association, estab. 1921 to purchase and improve land around the Mill Pond as a public park.Map (db m23673) HM
200 New York, Orange County, Monroe — 231 — First Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On Spring Street (County Route 105) 0.2 miles Freeland Street (County Route 40), on the right when traveling west.
Presbyterian Meeting House 1783. Land gift of Daniel Miller. First Pastor Silas Constant. Last service 1853 Rev. Daniel Niles Freeland.Map (db m122288) HM

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