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Orangetown is a town in Rockland County, New York, United States, located in the southeastern part of the county. It is northwest of New York City, north of New Jersey, east of the town of Ramapo, south of the town of Clarkstown, and west of the Hudson River. The population was 48,655 at the 2020 census. [2]
At a meeting of the Freeholders and inhabitants of Orangetown and Province of New York, on Monday, the fourth day of July, 1774, at the house of Mr. Yoast Mabie in said town, the following resolves were agreed upon and passed, viz: 1st, That we are and ever wish to be, true and loyal subjects to his Majesty George the Third, king of Great Britain.
The Orangetown Resolutions were adopted in 1774 at the home of Yoast Mabie. The Dutch colonial house was built by his brother Casparus Mabie in Tappan. When Great Britain imposed duties on the colonies and closed the port of Boston, local inhabitants passed resolutions calling for a boycott of British imports and exports on Monday, July 4, 1774, two years to the day before the Declaration of ...
In 1992 it was donated to the Town of Orangetown, [2] which uses it as a local history museum, curated by the Orangetown Historical Society. [3] After the donation, volunteers worked to restore the house. It opened as a museum with permanent exhibits in 1996. In 2007 it closed for more renovations, including a new roof and French drain system.
Orangeburg is a hamlet and census-designated place, in the town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Tappan, south of Blauvelt, east of Pearl River and west of Piermont. The population was 4,568 at the 2010 census. [2]
Coal-carrying canal historic district that runs through other counties in New York and Pennsylvania as well. Key link in supplying New York City with anthracite coal in the 19th century. 50: Denniston–Steidle House: Denniston–Steidle House: May 8, 2012 : 575 Jackson Ave.
New Year's Trivia. Before you know it, we'll be celebrating the new year. Whether you're busting out the bubbly at a bar, hitting up a house party, hosting at home, or just hanging out on the ...
Palisades, formerly known as Sneden's Landing (pronounced SNEE-dens), is a hamlet in the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County, New York, United States.. The area referred to as Snedens Landing is located within the eastern portion of Palisades.