Scotchtown

This historic village undoubtedly took its name from the nationality of the early settlers: McVey, McWhorter, McInnis, McLaughlin and McCord, among others. A store was opened here in 1803 by Robert Steritt. John Brown was the first postmaster. [1]

1. E. M. Ruttenber and L.H. Clark, editors, History of Orange County New York, Everts & Peck, Philadelphia, 1881.

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Street Names: Blumel Road, Goshen Turnpike, Mills Road, Route 47, Route 63, Silver Lake-Scotchtown Road