Historical Marker

N. J. Line War

U. S. 209 south of Godeffroy · Deerpark, New York · Orange

New York marker

Inscription

Land of Westfall & Co. was settled on Jersey claim 1698. Attacked by armed New Yorkers from Goshen and Peenpack, 1701–1759 [https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=193887 HMDb #193887]

Location

AddressU. S. 209 south of Godeffroy
CityDeerpark, New York
CountyOrange
StateNew York
Coordinates41.368230, -74.273820

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Camp Site

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Second N. Y. Regiment, on way to Stroudsburg, May 7, 1779 to build road to Wyoming for Sullivan's March against Indians