PORT JERVIS
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NAME: Port Jervis COUNTY: Orange ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Snow in winter, warm and humid summers BEST TIME TO VISIT: Best in autumn |
COMMENTS:
The downtown business distict is all but
deserted. The store facades on the street level were modernized mostly in
the 1960's, but the upper levels of the buildings still appear mainly as
they did in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Was once a point along the
D&H Canal, then was a booming railroad town in the early parts of the 20th
century. Most businesses, including grocery stores, discount stores, etc.
have moved to the neighboring states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Classified
as a semi-ghost/historical town as many residents remain. Port
Jervis Website. REMAINS: Mostly abandoned downtown business area, several abandoned manufacturing sites, numerous occupied residences, hospital, schools. |
| Once a point in the canal trade, then a hub in the railroad boom of the early 1900's. Named for John B. Jervis. Port Jervis is located where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet. The Tri States Rock, located near Laurel Grove Cemetary, marks the point where the three states meet. Ancient cemetary, including graves of some of the first settlers, and Indians, located next to St.Mary's Cemetary on Main Street. Many historic homes and buildings. Site of Indian raids, including Brandt's raid, the legend of the painted aprons.Time of desertion--a slow degeneration, beginning in the 1970's, and accelerating in the 1990's. The area has become somewhat of a bedroom community of the metropolitan N.Y. area. There are some scenic points of interest nearby, and the Delaware River supports a canoeing industry. Submitted by: Jen C. |
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