High Point Monument
1930At 1,803 feet, High Point is the highest elevation in New Jersey, marked by a 220-foot obelisk built in 1930 as a war memorial.
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At 1,803 feet, High Point is the highest elevation in New Jersey, marked by a 220-foot obelisk built in 1930 as a war memorial.
29 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Right here in Florida, New York, stands a memorial to a man who shaped American history, William Henry Seward. Seward, a New York native, rose to become Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State. Seward's career peaked…
Back in the mid-1800s, this wasn't just another scenic spot in Orange County. It was the heart of industry for the small village of Florida. Culver Randel, a local entrepreneur, built a mill here around 1830, harnessing…
Pull over for a second, because you're about to see a piece of Chester's very first days. This is the Yelverton Inn and Store, and it's been a landmark here since before the United States even existed! Back in 1765,…
Hold your horses! You're near a place where the sound of thundering hooves has echoed for generations: the Historic Track in Goshen, New York. It's the oldest continuously operating harness racing track in North…
Imagine building your own home, stone by stone, and then your family living there for centuries! That's the story of the Bull Stone House. Back in the 1720s, William Bull, a stonemason, and Sarah Wells, one of the first…
Ever wonder what it was like during the golden age of rail travel? This spot, Middletown Station, offers a glimpse into that bygone era. The New York, Ontario & Western Railway, or O&W, built this station between 1892…
Pull over for a sec, you gotta hear about this old building! It started as a house, but when the Orange Turnpike opened in 1802, it became the Checkerboard Inn. Back then, this area was booming with travelers using the…
Designed by a renowned architect in 1911, this historic home offers a glimpse into the opulent Cragston estate era. The Boulders, also known as the Homer A. Norris House, is a historic stone bungalow located right here…
Raise a glass! You're near America's oldest winery, Brotherhood Winery. It all started back in 1816 when Jean Jacques, a French immigrant, planted his first vines here in the Hudson River Valley. By 1839, Brotherhood…
Prepare to step back in time to the Gilded Age, right here at Arden! This estate was once the heart of a vast empire built by railroad tycoon Edward Henry Harriman. By the early 1900s, Harriman had amassed an astounding…
Pull over for a sec...this humble building has seen generations come and go. It's the Smith Clove Meeting House, a Quaker place of worship that's been standing here since the early 1800s. Built by the local Quaker…
Imagine carving a life out of the wilderness: this unassuming spot marks the heart of one of the earliest settlements in Orange County. Back in the early 1700s, hardy pioneers, many of German descent, established a…
Pull over here for a second – this spot was once at the heart of vital iron production for America! Ringwood Manor was the home and center of operations for some seriously influential ironmasters. From the 1740s to the…
This isn't just a house; it's a snapshot of a family's rise and fall, and a village's changing fortunes. Jacob Sloat, a descendant of Sloatsburg's founder and a successful textile merchant, built this house, originally…
Pull over here for a second – this unassuming house was once a bustling tavern! Back in the early 1800s, before interstates, this was a key stop on the Newburgh-Cochecton Turnpike. Travelers on that route would stop…
Right here, in this unassuming spot, history was unearthed! This is where artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale excavated one of the world's first fully articulated prehistoric skeletons, a mastodon. Imagine it:…
At 1,803 feet, High Point is the highest elevation in New Jersey, marked by a 220-foot obelisk built in 1930 as a war memorial.
Built in 1768, this brick house was home to one of the earliest settlers in the area. The Nathaniel Hill Brick House, or just the Brick House as locals call it, was built by Nathaniel Hill. He was one of the first to…
This unassuming station in Port Jervis was once a vital artery connecting New York City to the rest of the country, a testament to the golden age of rail travel. On December 31st, 1847, the first train of the New York…
Pull over for a second—these scattered stones tell a story of wealth, family, and slow decay. This is all that's left of the Colden Mansion, built around 1767 by Cadwallader Colden Jr., son of a powerful colonial…
Pull over for a second, because this unassuming fieldstone house whispers tales of Cornwall's earliest days. Built around 1770, this is the David Sutherland House. David Sutherland was a descendant of William…
This unassuming firehouse tells a story of carpets, community, and company towns. In the early 1900s, the Firth Carpet Company was booming and needed to house its workers. So, they built a whole neighborhood here in…
Pull over for a second – this unassuming Georgian house was once at the heart of the American Revolution. From the early 1780s, General Henry Knox, Washington's artillery chief, used this house, then owned by the…
This house stands as a reminder of a man who fought to preserve the Union and then helped build his community. John R. Hays built this house on Maple Street after serving as an officer in the 124th New York Volunteer…
Imagine: the fate of a nation hanging in the balance, right here. This is the New Windsor Cantonment, the final winter encampment of the Continental Army. After the victory at Yorktown in 1781, the war wasn't quite…
Imagine standing here in the 1700s, this spot a crucial defense against conflict. This is Fort Decker. Before 1760, a Dutch settler named Frederick Haynes built a fort here, a one-and-a-half story structure of stone and…
Feast your eyes on a stunning Queen Anne-style house, a testament to Cornwall-on-Hudson's past! Built around 1870, the Wyant-Talbot House was commissioned by L.N. Wyant, a prominent local merchant. Later, a Mr. Talbot…
Once known as the Falconer Inn, this historic place has welcomed travelers for generations. Built around 1840, this is the Taylor-Corwin House, one of the earliest houses in Pine Bush. James Taylor, a local merchant,…
Imagine living in a house so grand, it felt like a self-contained world. That's the story of the Crocker-McMillin Mansion, right here in Mahwah. Built between 1903 and 1907, this 75-room mansion was originally…