Historical Markers in Roscoe, New York
Monticello is the county seat for Sullivan County
Roscoe is in Sullivan County
1► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — “They Came to the Mountains by Rail” — ![]() |
On July 9, 1873, a few miles to the west of here, was driven the “Golden Spike” completing the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad—later the New York, Ontario & Western (O & W). This rail link opened up the interior of Sullivan . . . — — Map (db m22528) HM |
2► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Covered Bridge Pool — ![]() |
This stretch of the Beaverkill was a favorite of Theodore Gordon (1854-1915). Fly fisher, fly-tier and creator of the Quill Gordon, one of the first purely American dry flies. — — Map (db m180652) HM |
3► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — 351 — Devastating Fire — ![]() |
On Nov 19, 1916 a 2 A.M. fire destroyed over 20 buildings in Roscoe including 2 major hotels. No lives were lost. — — Map (db m132783) HM |
4► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Presbyterian Church — Built 1884 — ![]() |
Presbyterian Church – Built 1884 National Historic Register 2001 Victorian Architecture Original 800lb Steeple Bell — — Map (db m173088) HM |
5► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Risen from the Ashes — ![]() |
Roscoe, November 19, 1916, a Dark Cold Night at 2am, a Horrific Fire Burned Down 23 Buildings. Roscoe Village Ravaged by Fire Early Sunday Morning A Score of Business and Other Buildings Devoured, with Most of Contents -- Many Families . . . — — Map (db m183567) HM |
6► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Riverside Park 2009 — ![]() |
Former Site of the Roscoe House Old Inn catering to anglers Guests arrived via the O&W RR 1890-1965 — — Map (db m173087) HM |
7► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Roscoe Station Site N.Y Ontario & Western Rwy. — (1866-1957) — ![]() |
Site formerly Rockland, originally Westfield Flats. Weehawken to here by "Scoot" Signal and weather vane remain. — — Map (db m98342) HM |
8► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — The Beaverkill Covered Bridge — ![]() |
Welcome to The Beaverkill Covered Bridge The historic Beaverkill Covered Bridge is one of just a few covered bridges remaining of the more than 300 that once linked New York Stater communities. The bridge was constructed in 1865, an . . . — — Map (db m180647) HM |
9► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — The Catskill Mountains — Historic New York — ![]() |
The Catskill Mountains tower above the Hudson River as it winds its way past one of the most popular resort areas in the United States. These time-worn mountains were called Kaatskill (Cat Creek) by Dutchmen of the seventeenth century, probably . . . — — Map (db m22427) HM |
10► New York (Sullivan County), Roscoe — Westfield Flats Cemetery — ![]() |
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m173096) HM |