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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 (563) Dutchess County, NY (336) Putnam County, NY (138) 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(563) Orange County (563)  DutchessCounty(336) Dutchess County (336)  PutnamCounty(138) Putnam County (138)  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 (336)  
      Putnam County (138)  
      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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1 New York, Orange County, Blooming Grove — Brewster’s Tavern
On New York State Route 94 at Horton Rd on State Route 94.
Site of government seat and town social center often visited by George Washington 1765-1799Map (db m23323) HM
2 New York, Orange County, Blooming Grove — Pine Hill Farm
On New York State Route 94, 0.5 miles west of Hubshop Road, on the right when traveling south.
Hector St. John De Crevecoeur, 1735-1813. Settled here 1769 and here wrote "Letters From an American Farmer" (London 1782)Map (db m22065) HM
3 New York, Orange County, Blooming Grove — Presbyterian Congregation of Blooming Grove
On New York State Route 94 at Old Dominion Road on State Route 94.
1758 Land Deeded to Presbyterian Congregation of Blooming Grove. The original building was torn down in 1823. Materials sold and the present church built.Map (db m23438) HM
4 New York, Orange County, Blooming Grove — Sears-Howell Farm
On New York State Route 94 at Farmingdale Rd, on the right when traveling south on State Route 94.
Established c. 1791. Bred nationally known award winning Ayshire cattle. 1st (1880) to bottle on farm for N.Y.C. milk trade.Map (db m23337) HM
5 New York, Orange County, Bloomingburg — Rear-Admiral Silas Horton Stringham
On Walnut Trail (Main Street) (County Route 76) at New York State Route 17K, on the left when traveling south on Walnut Trail (Main Street).
Born in 1798 in town of Wallkill. As Commodore, in command of 1st Union naval victory at Hatteras Inlet, N.C. during Civil War. Promoted to Rear-Admiral. Died 1876. Memorialized 2005 by Town of WallkillMap (db m136996) HM
6 New York, Orange County, Campbell Hall — Butter Factory
On NY Rt 207 (New York State Route 207) at Maybrook Rd, on the right when traveling east on NY Rt 207.
First in U.S.-1856 ← 200 feet R. W. Woodhull, Owner George Gouge, ButtermakerMap (db m183582) HM
7 New York, Orange County, Campbell Hall — Hamptonburgh World War I Memorial
On New York State Route 207 at Erie Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 207.
Erected By The Town of Hamptonburgh In Honor of Those Who Served in the World War Acker, William · Alexander, Harvey · Booth, Alfred · Booth, Jesse Wellington · Booth, Pierson · Barton, Elmer · Babcock, Frank G. · Baker, John A. · . . . Map (db m158079) WM
8 New York, Orange County, Campbell Hall — Sarah Wells
On Sarah Wells Trail (County Route 8) 1.9 miles north of Main Street (New York State Route 207).
1st white woman to settle in Goshen Township, 1714, made her first log home here. Later, she married William Bull, StonemasonMap (db m43046) HM
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9 New York, Orange County, Campbell Hall — The Town Of Hamptonburgh Vietnam War Memorial
On New York State Route 207 at Erie Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 207.
In Honor of Those from Hamptonburgh Who Served In the Vietnam War Anderson, Robert · Chein, John · Cooper, Gary · Drake, Everett · Gramm, Janet L. · Gramm, Theodore O. Jr. · Kruger, Eric W. · Peltier, Wayne R. · Skotzko, Michael · Sutherland, . . . Map (db m158151) WM
10 New York, Orange County, Campbell Hall — Town of Hamptonburgh Korean War Memorial
On New York State Route 207 at Erie Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 207.
. . . Map (db m158146) WM
11 New York, Orange County, Chester — 1915 Chester Depot
On Winkler Place, 0 miles west of Howland St.
1841: First Erie RR Station Fresh milk first shipped to NYC 1842 by Agent Thaddeus Selleck. Last train Apr ‘83 Opened 1999: History MuseumMap (db m60053) HM
12 New York, Orange County, Chester — Artillery Encampment 1779
On Main Street (New York State Route 94) 0.2 miles north of Academy Avenue (New York State Route 94) when traveling north.
Wagonmasters with gear for 9 Regts always ready to go. North Carolina Regiment here August 5.Map (db m34327) HM
13 New York, Orange County, Chester — Chester, New York
On Winkler Place near Howland Street & Greycourt Avenue.
When the first train entered Chester, New York on September 23, 1841, few realized exactly what kind of an impact the railroad would have on the town. Before the New York & Erie Railroad (later reorganized as the Erie Railroad) entered town, Chester . . . Map (db m60383) HM
14 New York, Orange County, Chester — Furybrook Farm
On Kings Highway (County Route 13) 0.3 miles north of Well Sweep Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places for its part in the settlement and history of the Town of Chester, New York Settled 1731 by Roe family.Map (db m24692) HM
15 New York, Orange County, Chester — Goose Pond Mountain AreaThis project was designed and constructed by the New York State Department Transportation
On New York State Route 17M, 2.3 miles east of Kings Highway (County Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
History: The wetland constructed at this site was built by the New York State Department of Transportation Cooperation with Palisades Interstate Park Commission -- Office Of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Department . . . Map (db m109289) HM
16 New York, Orange County, Chester — Greycourt - Orange Co., N.Y.
On Orange Heritage Trail, 0.1 miles east of Greycourt Avenue.
The origins of a railroad in this area date back to 1836, when the Hudson & Delaware Railroad was chartered to build a rail line from Newburgh, New York to Chesterville, New York (now known as Greycourt) with the intention of extending the line to . . . Map (db m60266) HM
17 New York, Orange County, Chester — Pet Cemetery
On Restdale Rd, 0 miles Laroe Rd (Route 45).
Buried near here is King the Palisades performing lion & girl friend of chimp F J Muggs (sic), plus 250 gravesites of beloved petsMap (db m34497) HM
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18 New York, Orange County, Chester — Salem Village of Chester
On Camp Monroe Road, 0 miles east of Trout Brook Road, on the right when traveling east.
One of the seven villages established 3-22-1845. Only an M.E. Church and a schoolhouse. No trade here, only farming.Map (db m22433) HM
19 New York, Orange County, Chester — Site of Cromline House
On New York State Route 94, 0.7 miles Johnson Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Daniel Cromline, 1716, named Greycourt Inn. Before 1765 was main house between New Windsor and New JerseyMap (db m43261) HM
20 New York, Orange County, Chester — Welcome to Chester
On New York State Route 17M, 1.9 miles Craigville Rd (County Route 51), on the right.
Home of Neufchatel Cheese Birthplace of Hambletonian progenitor of trottersMap (db m28875) HM
21 New York, Orange County, Chester — Welcome to Chester
On New York State Route 94, 1.2 miles Craigville Road (County Route 51), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Home of Neufchatel Cheese Birthplace of Hambletonian progenitor of trottersMap (db m29451) HM
22 New York, Orange County, Chester — Welcome to Chester
On State Highway 17M, 0.5 miles east of Arcadia Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Birthplace of Hambletonian -Progenitor of Trotters- Yelverton Inn 1765 Erie RR Station 1841 Home Of Neufchatel CheeseMap (db m237517) HM
23 New York, Orange County, Chester — 651 — Wm. A. Lawrence
On Brookside Avenue (New York State Route 17M) north of West Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Home of First Village President and Civic Leader. Manufactured Neufchatel & Cream Cheese ca. 1876-1925 In Former Factory Here.Map (db m188830) HM
24 New York, Orange County, Chester — Yelverton Inn1765 - 1927
On Main Street (New York State Route 94) 0 miles Academy Ave. (New York State Route 94), on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1765 Used as a Tavern for 67 years and occupied by six generations of the Yelverton family. Among distinguished guests entertained were George Washington Alexander Hamilton and Aaron BurrMap (db m71175) HM
25 New York, Orange County, Circleville — 1831 Homestead
On Goshen Turnpike north of New York State Route 302, on the right when traveling north.
Built by stonemason Samuel Bull, who gave land in 1841 for church. Formerly called Bull Hack, wife Mary proposed name Circleville.Map (db m136699) HM
26 New York, Orange County, Cornwall — Freedom Road
On US Route 9W, on the right when traveling west.
The route traveled by the 52 American hostages from Stewart Airport to West Point after their release from captivity in Iran January 25, 1981Map (db m149406) HM
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27 New York, Orange County, Cornwall — Moodna Viaduct
On Orrs Mills Road (County Route 20) 1.4 miles east of New York State Route 94.
Built 1906-1908 by Erie & Jersey R.R. Line. Opened, Jan. 1909. Steel 3200’ long; 193’ at highest. Design offers little wind resistance.Map (db m24272) HM
28 New York, Orange County, Cornwall — The Storm King By-Pass
On US Route 9w, on the right when traveling north.
Construction started Jan. 21, 1937 -- Construction completed Sept. 26, 1940 Herbert H. Lehman - Governor Frederick Stuart Greene – Supt of Public Works – Arthur W. Brandt – Comm’r of Highways and Supt. of Public Works Harvey . . . Map (db m164652) HM
29 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Benjamin Eaton
On Oakland Valley Road (County Route 7) west of U.S. 209, on the left when traveling west.
Member of Washington's Bodyguard, 1780-1783, lies buried hereMap (db m215009) HM WM
30 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Benjamin Eaton
To perpetuate the memory of Benjamin Eaton who served in the Continental Army as a member of the Body Guard of General Washington 1780 - 1783 "Conquor or Die"Map (db m215015) HM WM
31 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Center of Population
Near Hoag Road north of U.S. 209, on the right when traveling north.
Census 2000 Center of Population Monument This Survey Point, Set July 2002, by the Delaware-Hudson Land Surveyors Association, An Affiliate Regional of, and together with the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors, . . . Map (db m193761) HM
32 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Cuddebackville
On U.S. 209 at New York State Route 211, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209.
Named for William A. Cuddeback, colonel in War of 1812, established 1826 on Delaware and Hudson CanalMap (db m118385) HM
33 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — D & H Canal Park
Near Hoag Road north of U.S. 209 when traveling north.
Park established 1978 National Landmark 1968 D & H Canal 1828 – 1898 Roebling Aqueduct 1850 NYS population center 2002Map (db m193760) HM
34 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — D. & H. Canal
On U.S. 209 at Gordon Road/Oak Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 209.
Opened 1828 - 1898, from Honesdale, P.A., to Kingston. Carried bulk of New York City's coal until after the Civil WarMap (db m118429) HM
35 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — D. and H. Canal
On U.S. 209 at Hoag Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 209.
Crossed the Neversink River here in a wooden aqueduct, abutments showing size of channel 100 yards above bridge.Map (db m193768) HM
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36 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Delaware & Hudson Canal Park
Near Hoag Road north of Route 209, on the right when traveling north.
Delaware & Hudson Canal Park Dedicated September 29, 1988 To the leisure enjoyment of all the residents of orange county through the generous land acquisition support given by the National Park Service, N.Y. State Office of Parks, Recreation & . . . Map (db m193763) HM
37 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Delaware and Hudson Canal
On Hoag Road, 0.2 miles west of U.S. 209, on the left when traveling west.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m215028) HM
38 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Fort Dewitt
On U.S. 209 at Prospect Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 209.
1777 fort built around home of Jacob Rutson Dewitt Protected settlement during October 13, 1778 Brant Raid 80 persons wintered in fortMap (db m215035) HM
39 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Historic Road
On New York State Route 211 east of U.S. 209, on the left when traveling east.
Mount Hope & Lumberland Turnpike Co., June 8, 1812. Built after War of 1812, from Town of Wallkill to Narrowsburgh on Delaware.Map (db m118389) HM
40 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Jacques Caudebeccirca 1666 - 1766
On U.S. 209 at New York State Route 211, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209.
Progenitor of the Cuddeback Families in America who settled in the Neversink Valley in the 1690s. Dedicated at the Cuddeback Family Reunion July 31, 1999Map (db m167766) HM
41 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Neversink Aqueduct
On Hoag Road north of U.S. 209, on the left when traveling north.
Cable suspension bridge Carried D&H Canal over river. Built 1849-1851 by John A. Roebling, Dismantled after 1899Map (db m193765) HM
42 New York, Orange County, Cuddebackville — Silent Movies
On Oakland Valley Road (County Route 7) at Gordon Road, on the left when traveling west on Oakland Valley Road.
Site of Caudebec Inn where Director D.W. Griffith's cast and crew lodged while filming movies highlighting local scenery 1909-1911Map (db m215020) HM
43 New York, Orange County, Deerpark — D & H Canal
On New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling west.
Crossed the Mongaup River here in a wooden aqueduct carried bulk of N.Y. City’s coal via Kingston until after the Civil War.Map (db m20560) HM
44 New York, Orange County, Deerpark — D. and H. Canal
On New York State Route 97, on the right when traveling west.
A sluice from the Mongaup River crossed here to fill canal. Remains of stonework may be seen above bridge.Map (db m20561) HM
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45 New York, Orange County, Deerpark — Hawk’s Nest
On New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling north.
1859 – One lane dirt road 1931-1933   Road was paved 1939 – Official dedication Sept. 21, 2002 – Dedication Upper Delaware Scenic BywayMap (db m20553) HM
46 New York, Orange County, Deerpark — Orange County
On New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling west.
One of original counties of Province of New York, established 1683, by Gov. Thomas Dongan, named for William, Prince of Orange.Map (db m81839) HM
47 New York, Orange County, Deerpark — Tannery
On New York State Route 97, on the right when traveling west.
Sparrowbush Tannery Built in 1850 by Maurice M. Schultz. Burned and rebuilt in 1867. Closed in 1932.Map (db m20558) HM
48 New York, Orange County, Edenville — Edenville
On Pine Island Turnpike (County Route 1) 0.1 miles north of Orange County Route 1A (County Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
Settled early 1700’s by the Post family. Named for the idyllic slopes of Mts. Adam & Eve. Known tor its unique minerals.Map (db m81833) HM
49 New York, Orange County, Florida — Florida
On North Main St (New York State Route 17A) 0.1 miles east of Meadow Road (County Route 25), on the left.
Settled early 1700’s and originally called Brooklands renamed Florida - from the Latin word, Floridus, which means covered with flowers.Map (db m29729) HM
50 New York, Orange County, Florida — Florida Presbyterian Church
On N Main Street (New York State Route 17A) at Glenmere Avenue, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
On this site, land was purchased in 1741 by men of Brookland to erect a Presbyterian Meeting House. Oldest established congregation in town of Warwick.Map (db m21132) HM
51 New York, Orange County, Florida — Lock 20Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Near Schoharie Street north of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
The stones before you were a part of Lock 20, a lift-lock on the Original Erie Canal. Lift-locks made it possible for boats to climb, or descend, the 565-foot difference along the canal between the Hudson River and Lake Erie. There were 83 . . . Map (db m236039) HM
52 New York, Orange County, Florida — William H. Seward1801 – 1872
On Main Street (New York State Route 17A), on the right when traveling north.
was born on this site in a house now used as a barn in the rear.Map (db m21082) HM
53 New York, Orange County, Florida — William Henry Seward
On S Main Street (New York State Route 17A), on the right when traveling north.
Born in Florida, New York May 16, 1801 Died in Auburn, New York October 10, 1872 New York State Senator 1831 – 1834 Governor, New York State 1839 – 1842 United States Senator 1849 – 1861 Secretary of State of the United States 1861 . . . Map (db m21119) HM
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54 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — 32-Pounder
The modern cannon beside you is an accurate reproduction of a ca. 1760-1780 English 32-pounder cannon. The term “32-pounder” refers to the weight of the cannonball, not the cannon itself, which weighs nearly 6,000 pounds. The casting for this . . . Map (db m7669) HM
55 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — A Strategic Location
On U.S. 202, on the left when traveling east.
Built near the southern end of the Hudson River Highlands, the Bear Mountain Bridge is approximately 40 miles north of New York City and 90 miles south of Albany. Here, at Anthony’s Nose and Bear Mountain, the river narrows and the terrain becomes . . . Map (db m89527) HM
56 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Barracks
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
You are looking at the foundation of a barracks built in the summer of 1776. This was probably a two-story building with a cellar under the northern half. Artifacts recovered from the site tell us a lot about the soldiers who lived here. In the . . . Map (db m7623) HM
57 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Building a Fort
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Early in the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress realized that the Hudson River was critical to the American Cause. If the British controlled the river, they could divide the rebellious colonies. Therefore, the Americans began work on Fort . . . Map (db m7555) HM
58 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Enlisted Men’s & Officers’ Barracks
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
The long foundation to the left was a barracks for enlisted men. The short foundation on the right housed the fort’s senior officers and served as a commissary for storing food provisions. Items stored here were controlled and carefully guarded. . . . Map (db m7624) HM
59 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Fort Montgomery
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Valiantly defended by the 5th New York, Lamb’s Artillery and local militia under Gen. George Clinton against heavy British-led forces October 6, 1777.Map (db m7385) HM
60 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Fort Montgomery Today
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Fort Montgomery State Historic Site. Built by Americans early in the Revolutionary War, Fort Montgomery was captured and destroyed by the British in 1777. Except for a small gun battery constructed in 1779, the fort was not rebuilt. In . . . Map (db m7674) HM
61 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Gardens of the Fort
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Hello Visitor, please come take a stroll through our period gardens. Regimental Gardens       The raised beds you see in front of you are a recreation of an 18th century garden. Research has shown that the soldiers at Fort Montgomery had . . . Map (db m89609) HM
62 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Garrison Home
On U.S. 9W, on the left when traveling north.
Home of Isaac Garrison and son Revolutionary cannoneers Captured at Battle of Fort Montgomery – 1777. Capt. Molly Corbin, Rev. heroine later resided here. Garrison FamilyMap (db m8275) HM
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63 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Grand Battery
Fort Montgomery was built to prevent British ships from sailing up the Hudson River. The centerpiece of the fort’s river defenses was its Grand Battery of six 32-pounder cannons. One of the largest cannons of the Revolutionary War, a 32-pounder was . . . Map (db m7668) HM
64 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Guard House
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
When excavation of the Guard House was completed in 1969, the site was reburied to protect the feature. Therefore, little is visible today. The Guard House was divided into two rooms that reflected dual uses. The southeastern room was where . . . Map (db m7630) HM
65 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Little Brown Church
On U.S. 9W at Tonneson Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9W.
Little Brown Church in the dell Fort Montgomery United Methodist Church First church in the area Established 1830Map (db m8276) HM
66 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — North Redoubt
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
The term redoubt at Fort Montgomery means a strong point in the fort’s walls. There were three redoubts at Fort Montgomery, including the North Redoubt, which you see here. Two of the redoubt’s walls projected out from the fort so that enemies . . . Map (db m7577) HM
67 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Powder Magazine
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Montgomery’s powder magazine provided a secure, dry place in which to store the garrison’s gunpowder and ammunition. The magazine was located here because of the site’s good drainage and because of the protection afforded by the rock ridge . . . Map (db m7633) HM
68 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Round Hill Redoubt
During the Battle of Fort Montgomery on October 6, 1777, the fort’s undermanned garrison formed a single rank behind the parapet (the fort’s defensive wall). British skirmishers approached the fort keeping up a constant fire. The British then sent . . . Map (db m7592) HM
69 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Round Hill Redoubt
Fort Montgomery’s “Round Hill” redoubt was built to protect a piece of high ground that commanded the rest of the fort. It was one of three redoubts that the Americans built as they realized their gun batteries, which faced the river, . . . Map (db m7597) HM
70 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Soldiers’ Necessary
A “necessary” is a privy, or outhouse. In front of you is the vault of the only necessary known to have existed at Fort Montgomery. When it was finished in April 1776, it was described as “a large necessary, for soldiers.” It is hard to imagine . . . Map (db m7626) HM
71 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Battle Around the Redoubts
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Brigadier General George Clinton, the Governor of New York State, commanded Fort Montgomery during the battle of October 6, 1777. Aware the British were approaching, he ordered some of his men to take a 3-pounder cannon down the western road . . . Map (db m7578) HM
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72 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Battle of Fort Montgomery
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
To aid Lieutenant General John Burgoyne’s British army stalled at Saratoga, Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton sailed from New York with 3,000 British, German, and Loyalist soldiers and a flotilla of warships. On the morning of October 7, 1777, . . . Map (db m166275) HM
73 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Bridge Builders
On U.S. 202, on the left when traveling east.
The men who built the Bear Mountain Bridge had completed some of the most challenging construction projects of the period. Connected by educational institutions, bridge and engineering companies, and previous projects, all had risen through the . . . Map (db m89529) HM
74 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Concord Minute Man of 1776By Daniel Chester French
On U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
Donated by Ben and Marie Birillo on the occasion of the 125th charter anniversary of the town of Highlands August 17, 1997Map (db m29864) HM
75 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Escape
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
As darkness fell and the Battle of Fort Montgomery reached its horrific climax in October of 1777, terrified American defenders were driven from their fort at the points of the enemy bayonets, fleeing for their lives. They clambered down the 120 . . . Map (db m202845) HM WM
76 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails
You are walking part of the 1777 historic trail that retraces as nearly as possible the routes taken by the British army during the Revolutionary War. The 1777 trail represents the route taken by British General Sir Henry Clinton’s forces on . . . Map (db m7671) HM
77 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Naval Battle of Fort Montgomery
Accounts of the naval action during the Battle of Fort Montgomery are conflicting. This scene is one impression of how the river might have looked during the battle. "The Shark and Cambden were ordered on the east side of the river to defend the . . . Map (db m7556) HM
78 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The Naval Battle of Fort Montgomery
Near State Highway 9W.
When Sir Henry Clinton’s British troops reached Forts Clinton and Montgomery on October 6, 1777, some of his ships began moving upriver to support them. First came two galleys, the Dependence and the Crane, which were rowed into . . . Map (db m7622) HM
79 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — The William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
“Bill” Moreau, Chief Engineer at the New York State Bridge Authority for 27 years. He is recognized world-wide and at home in the Hudson Valley for his strong willed, expert dedication to safe bridge design, function and maintenance for . . . Map (db m89612) HM
80 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Three Sisters Garden
Near U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north.
      The raised mounds you see to the rear are a recreation of a native “Three Sisters” garden. Corn, beans, and squash, the Three Sisters were companion crops planted by the natives. As the story goes, the Three Sisters augmented . . . Map (db m89611) HM
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81 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Welcome to Fort Montgomery
On McCoy Road, on the right when traveling west.
You are standing near the western end of Fort Montgomery: a Revolutionary War fort built to defend the Hudson Highlands and protect American control of the Hudson River. On October 6, 1777, the British captured Fort Montgomery and destroyed it in . . . Map (db m7438) HM
82 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — Welcome to Historic Fort Montgomery
Near Route 9W south of Firefighters Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle on October 6, 1777. In a daring attack, a British force overwhelmed a brave defense by outnumbered patriots. (upper left caption) Visit Trailside Museums and Zoo to see . . . Map (db m193676) HM
83 New York, Orange County, Fort Montgomery — West Redoubt
Fort Montgomery’s “West” Redoubt was one of three strong points built to defend the fort from an overland attack. New York State’s Governor, Brigadier General George Clinton, commanded Fort Montgomery during the battle on October 6, 1777. Clinton . . . Map (db m7588) HM
84 New York, Orange County, Godeffroy — Cuddeback
On U.S. 209, 0.2 miles north of Old US Hwy 209, on the left when traveling north.
Homestead built in 1755 by Jacobus Cuddeback, Huguenot refugee from France who settled in this vicinity about 1698Map (db m193770) HM
85 New York, Orange County, Godeffroy — Fort Gumaer
On U.S. 209, 0.3 miles north of Old US Hwy 209, on the left when traveling south.
Built in French and Indian War, 1755-1763, on knoll across flats. Sheltered 105 settlers during Tory and Indian raids, 1778-9Map (db m193769) HM WM
86 New York, Orange County, Godeffroy — Peenpack School
On Route 209, 0.2 miles north of Old US Hwy 209, on the left when traveling south.
Site of Peenpack School Built about 1765. First schoolmaster, Thomas Kyte, member Committee of Safety, 1776Map (db m193771) HM
87 New York, Orange County, Godeffroy — 271 — Valley Junction
On 3rd Street at Station Road, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street.
Here stood at Wye Junction NY O&W Train Station built ca. 1913. A connection for Kingston and Monticello Railway branchesMap (db m180711) HM
88 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 124th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers"Orange Blossoms"
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) at Park Place, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
(eastern upper plaque) 124th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers "Orange Blossoms" Third Army Corps, 1862, 1863. Second Army Corps, 1864, 1865. Army of the Potomac Mustered into the United States service, Goshen, Sept. . . . Map (db m179163) WM
89 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 1841 Courthouse
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) at Court Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected in 1841, this building served as courthouse until 1970. Designed by Thornton M. Niven, if reflects the Greek Revival in architecture that produced man fine buildings.Map (db m42439) HM
90 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
On West Main Street, 0 miles west of North and South Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson 1842-1932 “America’s Civil War Joan of Arc” In January of 1864, President Lincoln invited Anna to address Congress, the Cabinet and the Supreme Court, to rally support for the Union cause and the fight . . . Map (db m25762) HM
91 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Camp Wickham
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) at Erie Street on Main Street.
Not far from this location, which in 1862 was part of the Wickham Farm that stretched from here to what is now the C. J. Hooker School, lays the site of the first encampment of the celebrated 124th New York Volunteers known as the "Orange Blossoms." . . . Map (db m43410) HM
92 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Charles J. Everett Memorial
Near Main Street (New York State Route 207) just east of South Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m144306) WM
93 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 146 — Church Park Historic District
On Main Street (New York State Route 207) at South Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 by the United States Department of the Interior William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2018 • 146Map (db m138560) HM
94 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 22 — Claudius Smith — Legends & Lore —
On Main Street (State Highway 207) south of Court Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Reputed Tory marauder hanged nearby in 1779. His skull believed embedded in masonry over front door of this 1841 courthouse.Map (db m135999) HM
95 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial — Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery —
Near Craigville Road (New York State Route 66) 0.2 miles west of Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Combat Wounded Veterans They Spilled Their Blood For Our Freedom All Gave Some Some Gave All Thank You Map (db m158072) WM
96 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 657 — Erie Station
On West Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Completed 1867. Replaced original depot serving NY & Erie Railroad since 1841. Became Village Police Department in 1986.Map (db m240689) HM
97 New York, Orange County, Goshen — 35 — George Washington — Legends & Lore —
Near New York State Route 17A.
During the American Revolution Washington stopped to chat with the children here at this old stone schoolhouse on his way to Newburgh.Map (db m129019) HM
98 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Gold Star Mothers’ MemorialOrange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Near Craigville Road (New York State Route 66) 0.2 miles west of Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Gold Star Mothers’ Memorial Orange County Veterans’ Coalition Sculpted By Najim H. Chechen Dedicated November 11, 2009 Map (db m158077) WM
99 New York, Orange County, Goshen — Good Time Park
Near South Street, 0.1 miles north of North Connector Road (New York State Route 17M), on the left when traveling north.
As early as the mid-1700s this land was known as Fiddler’s Green, a racetrack for Thoroughbreds. In the 1890s Joseph Coates, a pioneer racetrack designer and trotting enthusiast, purchased the land and built a unique three-cornered harness racing . . . Map (db m144304) HM
100 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

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