Gazetteer/Almanac
Headnote
ROCKLAND COUNTY, situated in the southeastern part of New York, with the Hudson river for its eastern boundary. Area, 172 square miles. Face of the country, mountainous and much broken; soil, productive; iron ore and variegated marble abound. Seat of justice, Clarkstown. Pop. in 1830, 9,388; in 1840, 11,975; in 1850, 16,962. (Fanning's, 1853)
Note Cards
Places
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Clarkstown, NY | City or Town |
Nyack, NY | City or Town |
Sparkill, NY | City or Town |