National Register Listings in Rockland County, New York
Andre, Maj. John, Monument
Bear Mountain Bridge and Toll House
Bear Mountain Inn
Big House
Blauvelt House
Blauvelt-Cropsey Farm
Brick Church Complex
Brook Chapel
Brookside
Camp Hill School
Christ Church
Cliffside
Closter Road-Oak Tree Road Historic District
Concklin, Abner, House
Contempora House
De Wint House
DeBaun, John A., Mill
Dederer Stone House-Stonehurst
DePew, Peter, House
English Church and Schoolhouse
Ferdon, William, House
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Nyack
First Reformed Church
Fraser-Hoyer House
Green, John, House
Gurnee-Sherwood House
Haddock's Hall
Haring-Eberle House
Homestead
Hopper, Edward, Birthplace and Boyhood Home
Hopson-Swan Estate
House at 352 Piermont Avenue
Houser-Conklin House
Kings Daughters Public Library
Ladentown United Methodist Church
Little House
M/V COMMANDER
Main School
McCready, Robert W. and Mary F., House
McCullers, Carson, House
Mount Moor African-American Cemetery
Neiderhurst
North Main Street School
Old Sloatsburg Cemetery
Onderdonk House
Peck, Henry M., House
Perry, Jacob P., House
Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel Number 15
Piermont Railroad Station
Pig Knoll School
Poor, Henry Varnum, House
Pousette-Dart, Richard, House and Studio
Rockland County Courthouse and Dutch Gardens
Rockland Print Works
Rockland Road Bridge
Rockland Road Bridge Historic District
Rose, William H., House
Ross-Hand Mansion
Salyer, Edward, House
Salyer, Michael, Stone House
Seaman-Knapp House
Seven Oaks Estate
Shadowcliff
Sloat House
Sloat's Dam and Mill Pond
Sloat, Jacob, House
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Stevens, H.R., House
Stony Point Battlefield
Stony Point District School No. 4
Stony Point Lighthouse
Tallman-Budke and Vanderbilt-Budke-Traphagen Houses
Tappan Historic District
Tappan Zee Playhouse
Terneur-Hutton House
Torne Brook Farm
Upper Nyack Firehouse
US Post Office-Haverstraw
US Post Office-Nyack
US Post Office-Pearl River
US Post Office-Spring Valley
US Post Office-Suffern
USCO Church, The
Van Houten's Landing Historic District
Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle
Washington Spring Road-Woods Road Historic District
Wayside Chapel, Former
About Rockland County
Rockland County Timeline
Rockland County, located in the southeastern part of New York State, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The area was traditionally inhabited by the Munsee Lenape Native Americans, who lived along the banks of the Hudson River and relied on the bountiful natural resources of the region.
European settlement of Rockland County began in the early 17th century when Dutch and French Huguenot settlers established communities along the Hudson River. The Dutch West India Company purchased the land from Native American tribes in the mid-1600s, and the area became known as Orange County. In 1798, Rockland County was carved out of Orange County, and it was officially established as a separate county.
During the American Revolutionary War, Rockland County played a significant role. British forces occupied the area for a large portion of the war, making it a central location for military operations. Notably, the Battle of Stony Point took place in 1779, where American forces successfully recaptured the strategic Stony Point fort from the British in a daring midnight assault.
In the 19th century, Rockland County experienced significant industrial growth. The Hudson River provided an ideal shipping route for goods, leading to the development of thriving industries, such as brickmaking, quarrying, and textile manufacturing. The construction of railroads further fueled economic growth and helped connect the county to nearby cities like New York City.
Today, Rockland County is a desirable suburban area with a diverse population and a thriving economy. It is known for its charming towns and villages, picturesque landscapes, and historical landmarks. The county's history is celebrated and preserved through various museums, historical societies, and community events, offering residents and visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
European settlement of Rockland County began in the early 17th century when Dutch and French Huguenot settlers established communities along the Hudson River. The Dutch West India Company purchased the land from Native American tribes in the mid-1600s, and the area became known as Orange County. In 1798, Rockland County was carved out of Orange County, and it was officially established as a separate county.
During the American Revolutionary War, Rockland County played a significant role. British forces occupied the area for a large portion of the war, making it a central location for military operations. Notably, the Battle of Stony Point took place in 1779, where American forces successfully recaptured the strategic Stony Point fort from the British in a daring midnight assault.
In the 19th century, Rockland County experienced significant industrial growth. The Hudson River provided an ideal shipping route for goods, leading to the development of thriving industries, such as brickmaking, quarrying, and textile manufacturing. The construction of railroads further fueled economic growth and helped connect the county to nearby cities like New York City.
Today, Rockland County is a desirable suburban area with a diverse population and a thriving economy. It is known for its charming towns and villages, picturesque landscapes, and historical landmarks. The county's history is celebrated and preserved through various museums, historical societies, and community events, offering residents and visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
Rockland County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Rockland County, New York.
- 1609: Henry Hudson, an English explorer, sails up the Hudson River and explores the area now known as Rockland County.
- 1664: The Dutch formally cede New Netherland to the English, and this region becomes part of the Province of New York.
- 1683: Rockland County is established as one of the original 12 counties of New York.
- 1777: British forces occupy Nyack during the American Revolutionary War.
- 1798: The Nyack Turnpike, the first major road in the county, is established.
- 1806: The Village of Haverstraw is incorporated.
- 1828: The Erie Railroad, the first major railroad in the county, opens.
- 1845: The county's name changes from Orange County to Rockland County.
- 1854: The West Shore Railroad is completed, providing improved transportation options.
- 1883: The Nyack Suspension Bridge, now known as the Tappan Zee Bridge, is opened.
- 1929: Palisades Interstate Park is established, protecting scenic areas along the Hudson River.
- 1950s: Suburbanization begins, with many new housing developments springing up in the county.
- 1994: The Tappan Zee Bridge is replaced by a new bridge, now called the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.