Washingtonville was first settled in 1731. Growth was slow for the next seventy-five years. In 1809, John Jaques, a boot and shoemaker, set up his shop in this tiny settlement of nine houses then known as Little York. Jaques would … Continue reading
Warwick to Mark Appalachian Trail Community Day Saturday, June 30, 2012 – 7:00am – 10:00pm Warwick, NY, has been designated as an official Appalachian Trail Community. Mark your calendars all-day June 30 and join the fun! Click here to … Continue reading
Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park Created to ferry rail cars across the Hudson, this man-made peninsula now connects people to the river’s power and majesty. The new kayak pavilion at Long Dock Parkphoto: Robert Rodriguez, Jr. After nearly a … Continue reading
How Orrs Mills Road got its name…. John Orr John Orr was born in County Armagh, Ireland, on Dec. 31, 1820, and was a son of David and Elizabeth (Stewart) Orr, the former being a successful miller in the … Continue reading
Stewart State Forest A real treasure trove of outdoor activities – and often forgotten about – is the gem called The Stewart State Forest. To top it off, it is only about a 5 minute drive from the Caldwell … Continue reading
THE CALDWELL FAMILY: A BRIEF HISTORY John Caldwell, (born circa 1742) was a successful businessman in the production of linen near the town of Ballymoney, County Antrim, in the northern part of Ireland. John, his wife, Elizabeth Calderwood and … Continue reading
Constructed just over 102 years ago this local landmark spans 3,200 feet from the Salisbury Mills/Cornwall Metro North train station to Schunamunk Mountain and stands 193 above the beautiful Moodna Valley. The Trestle as it is often called is the … Continue reading
