National Register of Historic Places listings in Rockland County, New York facts for kids

Location of Rockland County in New York

Rockland County, New York, is a place full of history! Many buildings, places, and areas here are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government to recognize and protect places that have played a big part in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic sites! When a place is on this list, it means it's considered very valuable and worth preserving for future generations. In Rockland County, some of these places are even more special, earning the title of National Historic Landmark. This means they are among the most important historic sites in the entire country!

Let's explore some of these amazing historic places in Rockland County.

Historic Homes and Buildings
- Homes with Unique Stories
- Other Notable Homes
Churches and Community Buildings
Important Public and Industrial Sites
Historic Districts and Battlefields
Other Historic Sites
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Historic Homes and Buildings

Rockland County is home to many old and interesting houses, some dating back hundreds of years!

Homes with Unique Stories

DeWint House in Tappan: This is the oldest house in Rockland County! It was even used as a headquarters by George Washington several times during the American Revolutionary War. A very important spy trial, involving John André, also happened here.
Blauvelt House in New City: This historic home is a great example of early architecture in the area.
Blauvelt–Cropsey Farm in New City: This farm has a sandstone farmhouse from the 1790s. It shows a mix of Dutch and English building styles and has been a working family farm for a very long time, even as the area around it became more developed.
The Homestead in Haverstraw: Built around 1800, this farmhouse is one of the oldest buildings in Haverstraw. It was once home to a former mayor and other important people.
Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home in Nyack: This was the childhood home of Edward Hopper, a famous American painter known for his realistic paintings of American life.
William H. Rose House in Stony Point: This beautiful house was built around 1862 for a local businessman. It was even moved from its original spot to save it!
Ross-Hand Mansion in South Nyack: A grand mansion with a rich history.
Edward Salyer House in Pearl River: This rare Dutch Colonial style house was built in 1765, making it possibly the oldest house in Pearl River.
Michael Salyer Stone House in Orangetown: Built in 1790, this stone house has a unique design feature called a "clapboard infill" at the top of its roof, which is more common in other parts of New York. It might show the influence of French settlers called Huguenots.
Sloat House in Sloatsburg: This was the original home of the Sloat family, built in 1755. It even has bullet holes from an accidental shooting!
Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg: Also known as Harmony Hall, this was the retirement home of Jacob Sloat, a textile merchant who gave the village its name. It shows how American architecture changed in the mid-1800s.
H. R. Stevens House in New City: This house from 1775 was built with local sandstone and shows a mix of Dutch and English building styles. It was expanded in the 1820s.

Other Notable Homes

Big House in Palisades
Brookside in Upper Nyack
Cliffside in Palisades
Abner Concklin House in Palisades
Contempora House in New City
Peter DePew House in New City
Dederer Stone House-Stonehurst in Orangetown
William Ferdon House in Piermont
Gurnee–Sherwood House in Wesley Hills
Haring-Eberle House in Palisades
Houser-Conklin House in Monsey
Little House in Palisades
Carson McCullers House in South Nyack
Robert W. and Mary F. McCready House in Sloatsburg: This Victorian home from 1889 belonged to an Irish immigrant builder who helped develop Sloatsburg.
Neiderhurst in Palisades
Onderdonk House in Piermont
Henry M. Peck House in West Haverstraw: This house was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 2002.
Jacob P. Perry House in Pearl River: This house, built around 1800, is one of the last examples of the Dutch Colonial style from before the American Revolution.
Henry Varnum Poor House in New City
House at 352 Piermont Avenue in Piermont: A well-preserved stone house from 1780, it's one of the few of its kind in the county.
Seaman–Knapp House in Pomona
Seven Oaks Estate in Palisades
Shadowcliff in Upper Nyack
Terneur-Hutton House in West Nyack
Torne Brook Farm in Ramapo
Former Wayside Chapel in Grand View-on-Hudson

Churches and Community Buildings

Many historic churches and public buildings also tell stories of Rockland County's past.

Brick Church Complex in New Hempstead: This complex includes historic church buildings.
Brook Chapel in Hillburn
Christ Church in Sparkill
English Church and Schoolhouse in New City: The church, built in 1827, was for the first English church group west of the Hudson River in New York. The schoolhouse, built in 1863, was used as a public school for over a century.
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Nyack in Upper Nyack
First Reformed Church in Piermont: This church, built in 1946, is home to the oldest church group in Piermont.
Ladentown United Methodist Church in Pomona
St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Nyack
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Spring Valley
USCO Church in Garnerville: This 19th-century former Methodist church was used by a famous art group called USCO in the late 1960s.

Important Public and Industrial Sites

These sites highlight Rockland County's role in transportation, industry, and public services.

Bear Mountain Bridge in Stony Point: Built in 1924, this was the first bridge to cross the Hudson River north of New York City. It was built by the Harriman family and later given to the state.
Bear Mountain Inn in Bear Mountain: This beautiful rustic lodge, built in 1915, was one of the first improvements made to Bear Mountain State Park.
John A. DeBaun Mill in Tallman
Haddock's Hall in Piermont
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library in Haverstraw: This renovated 1903 building was home to the oldest public library in the county.
Main School in Hillburn: This early 20th-century wooden school was the site of a major school desegregation battle in New York.
North Main Street School in Spring Valley: Built in 1916, this is one of the earliest modern school buildings in the county. It's now part of Rockland Community College.
Palisades Interstate Park along the Hudson River: This large park stretches through several counties in New York and New Jersey, protecting the beautiful cliffs along the Hudson River.
Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel Number 15 in West Nyack: This historic carousel was once located in the Palisades Center mall.
Piermont Railroad Station in Piermont
Rockland Print Works in Garnerville: This surviving factory complex reminds us of the area's industrial past.
Rockland Road Bridge in Piermont
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge in Piermont
Sloat's Dam and Mill Pond in Sloatsburg: This dam, built in 1792, is the only one left of three on the upper Ramapo River. It powered Jacob Sloat's mills for many years.
Stony Point Lighthouse in Stony Point
Stony Point District School No. 4 in Stony Point
Upper Nyack Firehouse in Upper Nyack
US Post Office-Haverstraw in Haverstraw: This 1934 building has fancy decorations, possibly because James Farley, who was from the area, was the Postmaster General at the time.
US Post Office-Nyack in Nyack: A rare example of a Classical Revival style post office built after World War I.
US Post Office-Pearl River in Pearl River: This 1935 post office has a unique design that mixes old Colonial Revival style with modern influences.
US Post Office-Spring Valley in Spring Valley: The Colonial Revival design of this 1936 post office is unique in New York State.
US Post Office-Suffern in Suffern: This 1930s building combines elements of modern Art Deco and Colonial Revival styles.

Historic Districts and Battlefields

These areas are recognized for their overall historic importance, often containing many historic buildings or being the site of significant events.

Major John Andre Monument in Tappan: This monument marks the spot where Major John André was hanged and buried during the American Revolutionary War.
Closter Road-Oak Tree Road Historic District in Palisades: This district includes historic areas along Closter Road and Oak Tree Road.
Hopson-Swan Estate in Sparkill: A historic estate located near Tallman Mountain State Park.
Rockland County Courthouse and Dutch Gardens in New City: This area includes the historic courthouse and beautiful Dutch Gardens.
Rockland Road Bridge Historic District in Piermont
Stony Point Battlefield in Stony Point: This was the site of an important battle during the American Revolutionary War.
Tappan Historic District in Tappan: This district includes many historic buildings and areas in Tappan.
Van Houten's Landing Historic District in Upper Nyack: This district includes historic streets and areas near the Hudson River.
Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle in Suffern: This monument honors local soldiers from World War I. It even has a small cannon from the American Revolution, and it's a spot where George Washington and Lafayette once camped!
Washington Spring Road-Woods Road Historic District in Palisades: This district covers a historic area along Washington Spring Road and Woods Road.

Other Historic Sites

Mount Moor African-American Cemetery in West Nyack: This historic cemetery is located on the grounds of the Palisades Center mall. It's an important site for African-American history in the area.
Old Sloatsburg Cemetery in Sloatsburg: This cemetery has graves from the late 1700s to the mid-1900s, including members of the Sloat family. Its design shows how cemeteries changed over time.
M/V Commander in Haverstraw: This historic vessel was located at the Haverstraw Marina.
Tappan Zee Playhouse in Nyack: This historic playhouse was unfortunately torn down in 2004.

Images for kids

Maj. John Andre Monument
Bear Mountain Bridge
Bear Mountain Inn
Big House
Blauvelt House
Brick Church Complex
Brook Chapel
Brookside
Christ Church
Cliffside
Closter Road-Oak Tree Road Historic District
Abner Concklin House
Contempora House
De Wint House
John A. DeBaun Mill
Peter DePew House
Dederer Stone House-Stonehurst
English Church and Schoolhouse
William Ferdon House
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Nyack
First Reformed Church
Gurnee–Sherwood House
Haddock's Hall
The Homestead
Houser-Conklin House
Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home
Hopson-Swan Estate
Kings Daughters Public Library
Ladentown United Methodist Church
Little House
Main School
Carson McCullers House
Mount Moor African-American Cemetery
Neiderhurst
North Main Street School
Old Sloatsburg Cemetery
Onderdonk House
Palisades Interstate Park
Jacob P. Perry House
Piermont Railroad Station
House at 352 Piermont Avenue
Rockland County Courthouse and Dutch Gardens
Rockland Print Works
Rockland Road Bridge
Rockland Road Bridge Historic District
William H. Rose House
Ross-Hand Mansion
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Edward Salyer House
Michael Salyer Stone House
Seaman–Knapp House
Seven Oaks Estate
Shadowcliff
Sloat House
Sloat's Dam and Mill Pond
Jacob Sloat House
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge
H. R. Stevens House
Stony Point Battlefield
Stony Point District School No. 4
Stony Point Lighthouse
Tappan Historic District
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
Van Houten's Landing Historic District
Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle
Washington Spring Road-Woods Road Historic District
Former Wayside Chapel

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