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Near Orange Avenue (U.S. 202) just north of Lafayette Avenue (New York State Route 59), on the left when traveling north.
In memory of Ben Walker (1960-2001) Ben Walker became a part of the Suffern community later in life, moving to the Village in 1995 at the age of 35. Ben, who was born in England, immediately became part of the . . . — — Map (db m191538) HM
On Lafayette Avenue at Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Lafayette Avenue.
Located at the center of Laffayette & Orange Avenue in the Late 1800’s. Built at the Hillburn Granite Quarry, by James Rice Sr., father of James Rice Mayor of Suffern for 16 years. Donated by: The Mayor and the Zeck Family Suffern Chamber . . . — — Map (db m24981) HM
Near Hermion Road at Lafayette Avenue (New York State Route 59), on the left when traveling south.
This 17,300-ton Proterozoic granite gneiss is .8-1.2 billion years old. Originating between the Ramapo Mountains and Hudson Highlands, this glacial erratic was deposited here by the Laurentide Ice Sheet approximately 21,000 years ago.
This . . . — — Map (db m215815) HM
On Chestnut Street just north of Lafayette Avenue (New York State Route 59), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of Lt. John Fitzgerald Ginley (1964-2001) Lt. John F. Ginley was part of a firefighter's family. His father, Joe, served in the New York City Fire Department as did three of his brothers. John was promoted to . . . — — Map (db m191537) HM
On Washington Avenue at Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
After crossing the Hudson, Commander-in-chief of the French army in America, General Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau, encamped here with his 5000 troops en route from Newport, R.I. to Virginia. Joining with Gen. Washington, the two armies hurried to . . . — — Map (db m189603) HM
On Lafayette Avenue at Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Avenue.
The ground at this intersection, “Historic Crossroads of the American Revolution,” had long been a grassy triangle. In 1908 Charles E. Suffern gave the village this cannon, and the stone wall was built around it. Some residents, disliking the new . . . — — Map (db m24978) HM
A one-room schoolhouse,
Suffern's first, was erected
nearby circa 1853. In 1880
a five-room schoolhouse
was built on this site. By
1901 a brick school was
constructed for $25,000
to accommodate a growing
student population. As
more students . . . — — Map (db m84082) HM
On Washington Avenue at Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Erected Oct. 4, 1924 Site of Suffern’s Tavern a noted hostelry of the Revolution Headquarters of • General • George Washington • July 15th to 20th, 1777 • Headquarters of Colonel Aaron Burr commanding the troops guarding the Ramapo . . . — — Map (db m24974) HM
As the gateway to the Ramapo
Pass, Suffern became an
important stop after the Erie
Railroad laid its tracks from
the Piermont Pier in 1841.
In 1848, rails were extended
from Jersey City to Suffern.
From this period to the mid
20th century . . . — — Map (db m84081) HM
On Lafayette Avenue at Washington Avenue, in the median on Lafayette Avenue.
This cannon “Independence” used at the Battle of Long Island, Aug. 27th, 1776, was purchased by the Union Hill Association in 1851 and presented by the only surviving member, Chas. E. Suffern, to the Village of Suffern on April 23rd, . . . — — Map (db m24973) HM
The Methodist Episcopal
Church of Mechanicsville, an
outgrowth of the Wesley
Chapel, was built in 1856 and
derived its name from the
community, known for the
mills and industry which
thrived in the area. In 1882
the first post office . . . — — Map (db m84074) HM
