301 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Marion Rohner —

Mrs. Rohner, Den Mother of Den 1, Pack 173, holds the Guiness World Record for Longest serving Den Mother In the world. 43 years - 2001 — — Map (db m193892) HM

302 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — N.J. Line War —

Land of Westfall & Co. was settled on Jersey claim 1698. Attacked by armed New Yorkers from Goshen and Peenpack 1701-1759. — — Map (db m193887) HM

303 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — N.J. Line War —

Hendrick Decker and his brother, Jan, settled here about 1689. Headquarters of N.J. Line Commissioners and Surveyors, 1719 — — Map (db m193891) HM

304 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Old Mine Road —

Oldest 100-mile road in America. Built by Dutch miners before 1664 from Kingston to copper mines near Delaware Water Gap. — — Map (db m20544) HM

305 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Oldest Church —

Organized in 1737 and formed by early Dutch settlers. It is the oldest congregation in the area. Present edifice built in 1868. — — Map (db m20543) HM

306 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Park Avenue —

Park Avenue Constructed 1933 To Provide Employment for the Residents of the City of Port Jervis Wendell E. Phillips, Mayor Fred M. Davis, Alderman-at-Large Aldermen Frank J. Forrie · James F. Tierney · John F. Cross · Harry A. Ott · . . . — — Map (db m194014) HM

307 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Port Jervis —

Named for John B. Jervis, engineer who built D and H Canal. Indian name Maghaghkamik or Minisink. First settler, 1690. — — Map (db m20563) HM

308 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Port Jervis —

Named for John B. Jervis, engineer, who built D. and H. Canal. Was called Mahackemeck by Indians. First settler, 1690. — — Map (db m107167) HM

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309 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Port Jervis —

Named for John B. Jervis, Engineer who built D and H Canal. Indian name Maghaghkamik or Minisink First settler, 1690 — — Map (db m193890) HM

310 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Port Jervis —

Named for John B. Jervis, Engineer who built D and H Canal. Indian name Maghaghkamik or Minisink First settler, 1690 — — Map (db m194013) HM

311 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Port Jervis Fire Department —

Dedicated to the memory of our firefighters who have served God and community Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Org. 1858 • Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Org. 1850 • Delaware Engine Co. No. 2 . . . — — Map (db m231606) HM

312 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Site of Fort Van Auken — Reported missing

Unsuccessfully attacked by Mohawks and Tories led by Joseph Brant in raid on this valley, July 20, 1779 — — Map (db m167760) HM

313 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Stephen Crane —

In this park Stephen Crane interviewed men of the famed Civil War Orange Blossoms regiment and then wrote The Red Badge of Courage, published in 1895 — — Map (db m107120) HM

314 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Tap Stone Inn —

and stagecoach stop First meeting of Greenville was held here December 3, 1853 — — Map (db m48855) HM

315 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — The American Revolution — 1775 - 1783 — Against All Odds —

In honor of the brave patriots who sacrificed their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor, and whose wisdom, determination, and fortitude brought forth a new nation under God, dedicated to liberty and freedom. "We the People" September . . . — — Map (db m107115) WM

316 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — The Crane House —

The home of Judge William Crane from 1890-1901.  His brother Stephen visited from 1891 - 1896 creating some of his finest works. — — Map (db m30534) HM

317 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — The Erie Depot —

Built in 1892, enlarged in 1912, this building served as the Delaware Division's largest station until its closing in the mid 1970's. Dedicated July 4 1986 — — Map (db m107250) HM

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318 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Toll House —

This building, a toll house for the bridge spanning the Delaware from 1871 – 1922, was incorporated into the Flo-Jean Restaurant in 1929. Donated by the Wallace Family — — Map (db m24479) HM

319 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Tow Path — D & H Canal —

Opened 1828,   Closed 1898. From Honesdale, Pa., to Kingston. Carried coal to New York City. — — Map (db m20562) HM

320 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Trolley Line —

From 1898 to 1924 the Port Jervis Traction Co. operated a line along the city’s streets from tri-states to Sparrowbush. — — Map (db m20551) HM

321 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — U.S. Naval Services Honored Dead — In Memoriam —

Shipmates of the U.S. Naval Services who sacrificed that this nation might live. Navy • Coast Guard • Seabees • Marines Dedicated August 14, 1955 — — Map (db m107184) WM

322 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Upper Delaware Scenic Byway —

The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (New York State Route 97) follows the Upper Delaware River through the western parts of Delaware, Sullivan, and Orange Counties. This unique highway connects the rafting and bluestone village of Hancock to the . . . — — Map (db m194146) HM

323 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — V. Edward Keshian —

This "Little Library" is dedicated to V. Edward Keshian in recognition of his years of committed service to many civic & charitable organizations. The founder of the Friends of the Library, he was a member of many groups from the American . . . — — Map (db m231587) HM

324 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated to veterans of all United States conflicts who struggled to preserve the principles of the United States Constitution. — — Map (db m231589) WM

325 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Vietnam War Memorial —

In honor of all the men and women who served our nation in Vietnam from 1959 - 1975 In Memoriam to those men and women from the Tri-State Area who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country [Roll of Honored Dead] . . . — — Map (db m107122) WM

326 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — War Memorial —

To all men and women from all wars — — Map (db m107187) WM

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327 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — War on Terrorism Memorial —

This monument is dedicated to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country in the war against terrorism [Roll of Honored Dead] Brian L. Pavlich, SSgt, US Army, 3/11/2003 Irving Medina, Spc, US Army, . . . — — Map (db m107126) WM

328 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Wihlahoosa Cave —

Major Johannesa Decker, wounded by Indians of Brant's raiding party, escaped by hiding in the cave above July 20, 1779. — — Map (db m167761) HM

329 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — Willmore Pavlich & Howard Tarkett WWII Memorial — In Memoriam —

Willmore Pavlich & Howard Tarkett Members of Maghogomock H. & L. Co. They gave their lives in World War II Dedicated July 4, 1951 — — Map (db m107186) WM

330 ► New York, Orange County, Port Jervis — World War II Memorial —

This memorial is dedicated to those in this vicinity who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II Albert Adams • Raymond F. Adams • James C. Alward Emerson T. Augston • Clifford J. Barthelmes • Donald R. Bauer Donald Burns • Bernard . . . — — Map (db m107176) WM

331 ► New York, Orange County, Rock Tavern — Colden Family Cemetery —

Established by Lt. Governor Cadwallader Colden after 1727 for family members and slaves Town of Montgomery 1983 — — Map (db m136094) HM

332 ► New York, Orange County, Salisbury Mills — Blooming Grove War Memorial —

[west face] N.Y.S.V. To the memory of Capt. Richard Caldwell, Co. 25th U. S. Infantry and the men from Blooming Grove who fought and died in the war of 1812-1815. Plattsburg [south face] Appomattox [east face] To the memory of Capt. Isaac . . . — — Map (db m24294) WM

333 ► New York, Orange County, Salisbury Mills — The Caldwell Family —

Owned these three houses. Emigrated from Ireland 1798-99. Settled in Salisbury Mills 1802. Here operated a general store, mill and tanning business. — — Map (db m24262) HM

334 ► New York, Orange County, Scotchtown — Scotchtown —

George Houston settled in 1787. In early 1800’s a thriving community with church, store, wagon & blacksmith shops, a post office and schoolhouse. Memorialized 1996 Town of Wallkill — — Map (db m136099) HM

335 ► New York, Orange County, Slate Hill — First Presbyterian Church, Ridgebury, N. Y. —

Organized in 1792 by the Rev. Isaac Sargent. Present building erected 1841. — — Map (db m190128) HM

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336 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrow Bush — Deerpark Veterans Memorial —

“All Gave Some — Some Gave All” Dedicated to the memory of all who proudly served and protected their country. — — Map (db m194144) WM

337 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrow Bush — Indian Raid —

Route taken by Col. Brant with captives and cattle taken in in sack of Minisink (Port Jervis) July 20, 1779 — — Map (db m53052) HM

338 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrow Bush — Sparrowbush —

Named for H.L. Sparrow Dealer in ship-knee timber rafted down the Delaware River to Philadelphia shipyards in the early 1800’s — — Map (db m194015) HM

339 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrow Bush — Sparrowbush UMC —

Dedicated Thanksgiving 1868 Incorporated Feb 12 1883 Purchased parsonage 1919 Historically serving the Sparrowbush community — — Map (db m194030) HM

340 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrow Bush — Sparrowbush Veterans Memorial —

This Memorial Is Erected by Community of Sparrowbush, N.Y. And Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of These Who made the Supreme Sacrifice For God and Country 1941 – in World War II – 1945 Albert Adams · David Eckes · Donald Middleton · . . . — — Map (db m194032) HM

341 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrowbush — 24 — Cahoonzie — Legends & Lore —

Hamlet named for Chief Cahoonzie or Cahoonshee buried nearby ca. 1750. Last of his tribe to live here. Wise leader, stood 7 ft tall. — — Map (db m129022) HM

342 ► New York, Orange County, Sugar Loaf — Hambletonian —

Hambletonian Foaled here May 5, 1849 Progenitor of America's Famed Trotters and Pacers. — — Map (db m22878) HM

343 ► New York, Orange County, Sugar Loaf — Sugar Loaf Community of Craftsmen —

Founded circa 1749 on Kings Highway in the Wawayanda Land Patent — — Map (db m22431) HM

344 ► New York, Orange County, Sugar Loaf — Sugar Loaf School District #4 —

Formed 28 April 1836 from School Dist. #11. School from 1836-1934 Meeting House to 1955. 1/5 ac. sold by J. J. Hallock for $50. Trustees: D. Roe - J. Knapp - J. Wood — — Map (db m22432) HM

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345 ► New York, Orange County, Town of Deerpark — Camp Site —

Second N. Y. regiment, on way to Stroudsburg May 7, 1779 to build road to Wyoming for Sullivan's march against Indians. — — Map (db m62476) HM

346 ► New York, Orange County, Town of Deerpark — Neversink Drive (Horn Road) —

Along this old road are scenes of events in the raid by the Mohawk Chief, Joseph Brant, July 20, 1779 — — Map (db m62475) HM

347 ► New York, Orange County, Tuxedo Park — Race Track Nature Preserve —

Established 1887 as a polo field & site of the horse racing & dog showground until 1941. Restored as a nature preserve 2016 Tuxedo Park Tree Advisory Board NY Historical Site — — Map (db m232445) HM

348 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — Brewster Forge Site —

Parts of Great Chain designed to obstruct British navigation of Hudson, 1776-1778, fabricated here during American Revolution. Mem. Louis San Giacomo 1916-1980 — — Map (db m8211) HM

349 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — Hutsites 1782-1783 —

Final winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Site of the huts of 4th & 7th Regiments of Massachusetts troops until a peace was declared Apr. 19, 1783 — — Map (db m24269) HM

350 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — Knox Headquarters —

. . . — — Map (db m8207) HM

351 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — The Ellison Gristmill —

A gristmill owned by Thomas Ellison, and later by his son John, was in operation at this location by 1741. Water from an upstream millpond was carried here through an underground tunnel called a raceway. To the left is the foundation which supported . . . — — Map (db m8242) HM

352 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — The Forge —

. . . — — Map (db m8232) HM

353 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — The King’s Highway —

This gentle slope was part of a King’s Highway constructed in 1741 and known locally as the Goshen Road. When the Ellison’s stone house was built here in 1754, it faced this heavily traveled highway. Over this road various grains were brought . . . — — Map (db m8237) HM

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354 ► New York, Orange County, Vails Gate — Vails Gate, N.Y. —

Named after John D. Vail the postmaster & toll gate keeper for the Blooming Grove Turnpike Company, was formerly known as Mortonville and Tookers Gate prior to 1850. — — Map (db m16823) HM

355 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Chester Militia —

Organized in 1775 as Capt. John Jackson's Co. in Col. William Allison's Goshen Regt. Served at River Forts and Minisink — — Map (db m22467) HM

356 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Denton Grist Mill —

Otterkill On this stream the first grist mill was operated before 1785, owned by Jonas Denton and run by his son, Thomas Denton — — Map (db m164338) HM

357 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — First Post Office in Chester —

Site of First Post Office in Chester was located in a small building here in 1794. James Wickham, postmaster — — Map (db m22425) HM

358 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — First Presbyterian Church —

Founded 1798 First Presbyterian Church Oldest church in Chester Sanctuary dedicated in 1854 replacing two former sites. Additions in 1884 and 1987 — — Map (db m22424) HM

359 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Hambletonian —

Hambletonian, world famous standard bred harness racing stallion lived on a nearby farm, where he died in 1876 a the age of 27. Monument, west on Hambletonian Avenue. — — Map (db m22455) HM

360 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Hambletonian Monument — The Great Progenitor of Trotters —

Hambletonian. The Great Progenitor of Trotters Born May 5, 1849 Died March 27, 1876 — — Map (db m22544) HM

361 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Korean and Viet Nam Wars Monument —

American Legion (emblem) The placement of this monument is to honor and perpetuate the memory of those veterans who served and those who died during the Korean and Viet Nam Wars ... And also to recognize those other veterans for . . . — — Map (db m22543) HM

362 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Revolutionary Militia of Orange and Ulster —

Revolutionary Militia of Orange and Ulster assembled here, Dec., 1776. Col. Woodhull Camped Here, 1777. Dec., 1778, Militia met to March to Minisink — — Map (db m34328) HM

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363 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — Wawayanda Patent —

Covering about half of present Orange County was granted by Gov. Cornbury Mar. 5, 1703 to John Bridges and eleven associates. — — Map (db m22506) HM

364 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Chester — World War I Monument & Chester Bicentennial Commission Time Capsule —

In Honor of The Men and Women of the Town of Chester Who Served Their Country 1917 - In The World War - 1919 [Column 1:] Charles Babcock, Jr.; John E. Bailey; George W. Bartow; William D. Bartow; Anthony S. Becker; . . . — — Map (db m22545) HM

365 ► New York, Orange County, Village of Monroe — First Settler — Reported missing

of the the Village of Monroe Home of David Smith, Miller. Built circa 1741 19th Century additions by Jeremiah Knight & family Restored 1953 David & Ann Bush — — Map (db m31367) HM

366 ► New York, Orange County, Walden — Riverside Farm —

The original portion of this farm house dates to the 18th centry. In 1851 it was purchased by Nathaniel DuBois who added and remodeled into the Greek Revival style. The Phelps family acquired the farm in 1922. — — Map (db m29445) HM

367 ► New York, Orange County, Walden — Town of Montgomery Civil War Monument — 1861-1865 —

Erected by the Town, in honor of the men of Montgomery, who fought, and to the memory of those who died in the war for the unity of the Republic. — — Map (db m147384) WM

368 ► New York, Orange County, Walden — Walden House —

Built early 1700’s on 1000 acre Gatehouse Patent. Purchased by Jacob T. Walden. The Wallkill powered his textile mills. — — Map (db m29446) HM

369 ► New York, Orange County, Wallkill — John Tears Inn — Built 1770-1790 —

Stagecoaches stopped here to find food and lodging for weary turnpike travelers. The stepping stone used by passengers still stands. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m136700) HM

370 ► New York, Orange County, Wallkill — Midway Park 1894-1924 —

Area’s popular trolley amusement park. Featured roller coaster, lake and pavilions. Closed due to demise of trolley system. — — Map (db m45661) HM

371 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — "The Colony" — Town of Warwick —

Founded in 1919 by Sterling Forest Farms Corporation as the first African-American vacation community in New York State. — — Map (db m29643) HM

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372 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — 1795 Cemetery —

Second oldest ground of the Old School Baptist Church containing graves of many early Warwick residents. Owned by Historical Society. — — Map (db m21093) HM

373 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Bellvale —

Settlers were attracted to this beautiful valley by the swift flowing waters of the Longhouse Creek which provided power for mills. — — Map (db m21095) HM

374 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Burgoyne’s Army — → —

Prisoners of war after Battle of Saratoga marched south along this road Dec. 3, 1778. — — Map (db m21079) HM

375 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Camp Site —

Used by troops on way to join General Sullivan at Easton in spring of 1779 and on return in fall of that year. — — Map (db m21081) HM

376 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Campground —

of Third New Hampshire regiment returning from Sullivan – Clinton campaign against the Six Nations Oct. 1, 1779. — — Map (db m21080) HM

377 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Chuckhass —

Signed Indian deed 1703 to Wawayanda patent lands. Lived ½ mile south on Benj. Aske’s farm named Warwick by owner in 1719. — — Map (db m21092) HM

378 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Conrad Sly Homestead —

Settled in Warwick 1778, a blacksmith who forged Rev. War chain that crossed Hudson River at West Point. Pvt. in Col. Hathorn’s Regt. The Sly Family — — Map (db m21090) HM

379 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Hallowed Ground —

This park was purchased by the Village of Warwick with state fund; corporate and individual donations to the Warwick Conservancy, Inc. — — Map (db m34094) HM

380 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Hathorn House —

Built 1773 by General John Hathorn Commander, Warwick Militia during Revolution — — Map (db m149364) HM

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381 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — 333 — Meeting House —

Old School Baptist Congregation Organized 1764 Meeting House Built 1810. Purchased By The Warwick Historical Society In 1951. — — Map (db m149365) HM

382 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Morehouse 1767 —

Natl. Reg. Hist. Places Adunijah of Connecticut Wife Sarah Brower of L.I. Old School Baptists Later Sanford & Raynor Fam. — — Map (db m164341) HM

383 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Old School Baptist Church —

Built 1810 Organized 1764 • James Benedict Elder Ordained Nov. 7, 1765 • — — Map (db m40607) HM

384 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Orange County —

One of original counties of the Province of New York, established 1683 by Gov. Thomas Dongan, named for William, Prince of Orange. — — Map (db m81838) HM

385 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Order of the Eastern Star —

Warwick Chapter No. 508 Order of the Eastern Star organized in 1911. In 1928 when this bldg. was built by Warwick Masonic Lodge No. 544 F. & A.M. OES met here until 1993 when they merged with Queen Esther Chapter No. 163 Middletown, N.Y. — — Map (db m40605) HM

386 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Residence site of James Burt —

Residence site of James Burt 1761-1852 Lieutenant in Revolution Assemblyman and Senator 1797-1826 — — Map (db m47778) HM

387 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Sayerville —

Log blockhouse stood here. Home of Daniel Sayer 1768 until his stone house was built 1783. Sayer homestead for five generations. — — Map (db m21094) HM

388 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Site of Log Meeting House of the Baptist Church of Warwick —

James Benedict ordained and installed as pastor Nov. 7, 1765 was the first minister and this the first church in the valley. He died Sept. 9, 1792 aged 72 years. His wife, Mary Blackman, is buried beside him in this churchyard, which is filled with . . . — — Map (db m34103) HM

389 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Spanktown School —

Established as Union School by common school law 1813 Warwick School District #4 Annexed 1936 by Seward Inst. Acquired by St. Joseph's 1938. Dedicated 2010 Florida Hist. Soc. — — Map (db m47752) HM

390 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — The Continental Army —

Camped here on the march from Newburgh to Morristown — — Map (db m21122) HM

391 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Toll Gate —

At this point stood a Toll Gate established 1808 on the new road to Sterling a short – cut to northern New Jersey & New York City — — Map (db m21107) HM

392 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Warwick Historic District —

Village of Warwick Historic District listed on both New York State & National Registers of Historic Places — — Map (db m40606) HM

393 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — Wisner Tract —

Capt. John Wisner, 1722 - 78 Colonial Wars & Revolution Purchased 2064 acres in 1766 House built by great-grandson Henry B. Wisner, 1840 — — Map (db m95734) HM

394 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick, Greenwood Forest Farms — Gladys Taylor’s Inn — Town of Warwick —

Notable Inn, 1942 - 1968, of the Greenwood Lake Forest Farms Colony. Vacation residence of African-American cultural leaders including Langston Hughes. — — Map (db m180864) HM

395 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick (Town), Village of Florida — Randallville —

Site of a grist, fulling, saw mill & school Ca. 1750-1900. Pianos, furniture, gunstocks, lathe turning, metal work, etc. were crafted here. — — Map (db m180861) HM

396 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick(Town) — Sterling Furnace —

This tablet was erected by the Daughters of the Revolution State of New York June 23, 1906 To commemorate the ruins of Sterling Furnace Which was built on this spot in 1751. This furnace is believed to have been the first place in the State of New . . . — — Map (db m180865) HM

397 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick, Hamlet of Amity — Amity Church —

Established 1796. Old Loc. Church built 1800. Current structure 1868, bell tower casualty of storm 1920’s. 1868 1000-lb. bell in use. — — Map (db m180799) HM

398 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick, Hamlet of Pine Island — “Drowned Lands” —

Black dirt formed 12,000 yrs. ago in a glacial lake. Hearty farmers drained the swamp by hand. Their work made “Pine Island” the top onion area for the past 50 years. — — Map (db m180802) HM

399 ► New York, Orange County, Washingtonville — America's Oldest Winery —

Founded 1839 by John Jacques Winery passed to sons John, Oren and Charles. In 1885 Brotherhood began operation. — — Map (db m105637) HM

400 ► New York, Orange County, Washingtonville — Brooks' Covered Bridge —

Covered Bridge Brooks' Bridge built 1840 Blooming Grove and Greycourt Turnpike. Replaced in 1922 — — Map (db m58577) HM

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