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- Before the railroad came to town, Monroe had been an isolated community, composed mainly of farmers. When the New York & Erie Railroad (later reorganized as the Erie Railroad) rolled into town in 1841, an entirely new way of life was introduced. What used to be a day's horse ride to New York City, now only took a few hours.
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Welcome to Old Monroe, Orange County, New York. The Monroe Historical Society was established in 1974 and endeavors to preserve the history of the Town of Monroe, and the villages of Monroe and Harriman through photographs, artifacts and written history.
- ABOUT
A history interspersed with notorious cowboys, revolutionary...
- HISTORIC PLACES
HISTORIC PLACES. Historic Buildings and Locations around...
- ARTICLES
The Monroe Historical Society Archives contains hundreds of...
- GALLERY
Do you have any unique pictures of Monroe or Harriman? If...
- CENSUS DATA
Ever try to find links to your family history in Monroe?...
- HISTORICAL MARKERS
All written and photographic material contained in this web...
- CONTACT
Monroe, NY 10950 The Monroe Historical Society meets at:...
- The Erie Railroad
When the new station opened in 1913 on what is now known as...
- Mining in Monroe
Monroe’s boundaries extended to Stony Point on the Hudson...
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Oct 5, 2012 · 1. Monroe, New York Marker. Inscription. Before the railroad came to town, Monroe had been an isolated community, composed mainly of farmers. When the New York & Erie Railroad (later reorganized as the Erie Railroad) rolled into town in 1841, an entirely new way of life was introduced.
Museum Village is a unique and inviting open-air historical museum which offers visitors the opportunity to explore vignettes of 19th century American life. Using a large collection of eclectic artifacts, the museum provides hands-on educational experiences and exhibits that illustrate the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and ...