Historical Markers

Location: Broadway Ave. (east side), near Highmount Ave.
Notes: Recognized by the Historical Society of the Nyacks. Skirmishes at Sarvent's Quarry - In October 1776, British ships anchored off Tarrytown and attempted a Nyack landing but were repelled by the Shore Guard. However, they did fire cannonballs at Philip Sarvent’s house. In December, the British successfully raided the area, stealing cattle.

Location: Old Mountain Rd. (east side), about 300ft from Broadway Ave.
Notes: Recognized by the Historical Society of the Nyacks. The Old Palmer Burying Grounds offer a quiet glimpse into Upper Nyack's earliest days, with generations of local families laid to rest beneath its trees. The weathered stones and simple graves connect the village today with the people who lived, worked, and raised their families here centuries ago. These burying grounds are a tangible link to Upper Nyack's rich past. View the Old Palmer Burying Ground gallery, a detailed photographic inventory, or a searchable list of residents.

Location: East of Broadway, between Castle Heights Avenue and Van Houten St.
Notes: On the National Register of Historic Places. Van Houten's Landing is a historic waterfront neighborhood that reflects Upper Nyack's early settlement and its close connection to the Hudson River. Designated a historic district by the National Park Service in 2004, it preserves a distinctive collection of historic homes and landscapes along the river. It is one of only eight nationally designated historic districts in Rockland County, giving the neighborhood particular significance within the county's history.

Location: North end of Broadway Ave.
Notes: A National Natural Landmark as recognized by the US Park Service and the Dept. of the Interior. Nyack Beach and Hook Mountain are central to Upper Nyack's history, reflecting the community's long connection to the Hudson River, quarrying, recreation, and the dramatic Palisades landscape. Hook Mountain's forests, cliffs, and shoreline have also served as a defining natural landmark and recreational resource for generations of residents.

Location: Broadway Ave. at Castleheights Ave.
Notes: On the National Register of Historic Places. Empire Hook & Ladder Company has provided volunteer fire protection to Upper Nyack since 1863. The brick fire house with its distinctive bell tower was was completed in 1887. Its enduring presence reflects the strong tradition of volunteerism and civic responsibility that has helped shape the village.

Location: Broadway Ave. (east side at Elementary school).
Notes: Recognized by Rockland County Society. Built in 1813, the Old Stone Meeting House is the oldest church in Rockland County still standing in its original building. It is currently used at the official meeting hall for the Village of Upper Nyack. On the site there is an interpretive sign dedicated to Peter Williamson who is remembered in connection with the Stone Church, on which he worked as an enslaved person.