Tallman, New York facts for kids
Tallman is a small community, called a hamlet, located in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. It's in the United States, just north of New Jersey. You can find it east of Suffern, south of Montebello, and west of Airmont. Tallman is also north-northwest of the big city, New York City.
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History of Tallman
Early Beginnings
The area now known as Tallman has a long history. In 1667, a person named Lord Phillip Tallman was sent by the Duke of York to help govern Pennsylvania. However, he gave up his title as a "lord" when he married a "commoner" (someone not of noble birth). After that, he helped settle the area that became Tallman, New York.
Naming the Community
The community of Tallman was officially named after Tunis Tallman. He was part of one of Rockland County's oldest families. In 1838, Tunis Tallman opened a store, which was an important part of the growing community. Another important figure was Henry Tallman. He served as the Town Supervisor for Ramapo, which is like being the main leader of the town. Many people thought of Henry Tallman as the true founder of Tallman.
Historic Buildings
An important historical building in Tallman is the John A. DeBaun Mill. This mill was built around 1845. It was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it's recognized as a special place that's important to the history of the United States.
Tallman Volunteer Fire Department
The Tallman Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) has a long and proud history of helping the community. In 2009, they celebrated their 100th anniversary! The department started in 1909 as a simple "bucket brigade." This meant people would line up and pass buckets of water to put out fires.
By 1910, they got their first piece of equipment pulled by horses. It wasn't until the mid-1920s that they started using motor vehicles. Today, the TVFD uses modern, high-tech fire engines, ladder trucks, and rescue equipment. They are always ready to respond to emergencies. As of 2009, the department had about 60 active members. They also have a ladies auxiliary and a special junior firefighters program for teenagers who want to learn about firefighting.
