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History of the Village of Hillburn

In August 1872, George Coffin, George Church and W.W. Snow, managers of the Ramapo Wheel and Foundry Company, set out to establish a village for the foundry workers. Land was purchased, streets were laid out, houses were erected. Workers were encouraged and assisted to purchase lots and build houses on them. This village was called Woodburn, because of the near proximity of woods and water. In 1882, when applying for a post office, it was found there was another Woodburn and the name was changed to Hillburn, which still maintains the characteristics of its name. It was here in Hillburn that W.W. Snow chose to build a residence for himself, where he remained until his death.

The Ramapo Iron Works was incorporated in 1881. They saved money by making their own castings instead of buying from shops in New York City and Jersey City. Twenty acres of land were purchased from Mr. Suffern. A soft iron foundry was built to manufacture the castings, along with 20 houses and a store, which furnished the people in the village with all the supplies they needed. This was the beginning of the Village of Hillburn. At the time, it was larger and had a greater population than Suffern. Hillburn was the first of the of the two to be incorporated as a village on July 24, 1893.

Historical Markers

Post at Ramapough/Sidman’s Bridge - Route 17
Site of Camp Ramapaugh and Intrenchments - Torne Valley Road
Site of Kellogg & Maurice Railroad Bridge - Route 59
Thurgood Marshall - 45 Mountain Avenue
William W. Snow House, Fourth Street & Terrace Avenue
Landmarks and places of Interest

Recreation Facility Joseph T. St Lawrence Center – Declared the most outstanding recreation facility in the New York State by the NYS Recreation and Parks Society. The center sits on about 12 acres of land with mountains overlooking the park and is bordered by the Ramapo River to the West, Torne Brook to the North, Torne Valley Road to the East and Flat Rock County Park to the South. This site includes a multi-use athletic field, a 32,000 square foot community center, that includes multi-use courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, racquetball, squash as well as an indoor track and cardio vascular machines, a 3,000 foot comfort station, parking for 230 vehicles, pedestrian access walks, sports floodlighting, security lighting, grandstand and seating areas picnic areas, security fencing and landscaping. An inflatable bubble covers the practice field for winter use.

Businesses

Frank’s Auto Body Route 59 Hillburn, NY 10931 845-357-0967
Capitol Wood Floors Route 17 Hillburn, NY 10931 845-369-3738
Design Air Inc. 120 Route 59 Hillburn, NY 10931 845-357-3580
Off The Wall Painting Bill Nicholson Painting Wall Covering -Light Trim-Custom Wood Railing Finishes 845-368-2288
Ramapo Valleyn Brewery 143 Highway 59 Building 6 Hillburn, NY 10931 845-369-7827 Ramapo has several excellent and unusual beers, our "Gluten Free" is one of the countries only truly Gluten Free beers, making it possible for people with Celiac's to drink safely. Brewed in its own brew house, there is no chance of "Cross Contamination" , the beer is also "Koshered for Passover" . Ramapo Iron Works 143 Route 59 Hillburn, NY 10931 845-368-1733
Party Art Productions 51 Brandt Road Hillburn, NY 10931 845 357 3318 Description: Party design and planning, custom decor, entertainers, Artists for the Party, custom portraits and favors.

Beth Medrash Eeyun Hatalmud
14 Fred Eller Dr , Monsey, NY
Phone - (845) 356-0477
5.18 miles from Hillburn
Blue Hill Golf Course
285 Blue Hill Rd , Pearl River, NY
Phone - (845) 735-2094
10.73 miles from Hillburn
Community Arts Association Inc
P O Box 307 , Allendale, NJ
Phone - (201) 327-2867
6.59 miles from Hillburn
David T Carezo Clubhouse
Clubhouse Rd Tuxedo Clb , Tuxedo Park, NY
Phone - (845) 351-7350
4.89 miles from Hillburn
Legacy Foundation
244 Rt 306 , Greenwood Lake, NY
Phone - (212) 785-5770
9.48 miles from Hillburn
Montvale Lanes
14 W Grand Ave , Montvale, NJ
Phone - (201) 391-3400
7.02 miles from Hillburn
New City Bowl & Batting Cages
90 N Main St , New City, NY
Phone - (845) 634-4977
9.43 miles from Hillburn
Pearl River Lanes Inc
100 N Middletown Rd , Pearl River, NY
Phone - (845) 735-8400
9.06 miles from Hillburn
Ramsey Cinema
125 E Main St , Ramsey, NJ
Phone - (201) 825-2090
4.85 miles from Hillburn
Seaview Art Gallery
75 W Route 59 Ste 2011 , Nanuet, NY
Phone - (845) 624-4284
8.06 miles from Hillburn
The Historcal Soc Rckland Cnty
20 Zukor Rd , New City, NY
Phone - (845) 634-9629
9.81 miles from Hillburn
Valley Hospital
223 N Van Dien Ave , Ridgewood, NJ
Phone - (201) 447-8000
10.4 miles from Hillburn
Valley Hospital , The
223 N Van Dien Ave , Ridgewood, NJ
Phone - (201) 447-8000
10.4 miles from Hillburn
Yeshiva D'Monsey
2 Roman Blvd , Monsey, NY
Phone - (845) 352-5852
5.23 miles from Hillburn

TOWN OF RAMAPO HISTORY

During the American Revolutionary War, Commander-in-Chief ,GeorgeWashington, is said to have climbed the Ramapo Torne (near Ramapo hamlet) with a telescope to watch the movement of British ships off Sandy Hook.

The Town of Hempstead was formed from part of the Town of Haverstraw in 1791. In 1829 the name was changed to Ramapo.

The first railroad line across Rockland County was built in 1841 and ran from Piermont to Ramapo. By 1851, the line was extended to Lake Erie, and was considered an engineering marvel.

Ramapo Iron Works - Route 17, base of Terse Mountain, Ramapo - Producer of cut nails, wood screws, cotton cloth, and spring steel in first hair or 19th century. Founder, Jeremiah H. Pierson, was influential in building Nyack Turnpike and New York & Erie Railroad across the county. Cotton mill still standing on east side of road.

In 1916, what would become State Route 59, which reached from Nyack to Spring Valley in 1915, was extended to Suffern and Ramapo Hamlet.

Businesses Goodies-n-Baskets, 21 Endicott Street Congers, NY 10920 914-522-7672 Fax: 845-268-2053 GOODIES-n-BASKETS is a gift basket company located in the flourishing town of Congers, in the Town of Clarkstown. We specialize in making gift baskets for all occasions and make every attempt to accommodate any budget from $30.00 to $200.00. We custom make baskets to suit your needs and are proud to say that we make prompt deliveries. We ship baskets all over the United States of America. I welcome you to visit us on our web site and see for yourself the variety of our products.
Toni's Treasures, Town of Ramapo Suffern, NY 10901 845-368-3527 Description: Home Accessory Decorating Service
In Touch Resource Group Inc.,Six Blossom Road Suffern, Ramapo, NY 10901 845-357-5205 Description:: Focus Groups and Marketing Campaigns

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