New Vernon, New York Explained

New Vernon is a hamlet in Orange County, in the U.S. state of New York.

History

A post office called New Vernon was established in 1822, and remained in operation until 1853.^[1] The community's name means "New Spring", vernus meaning "spring" in Latin.^[2]

References

41.5017°N -74.4844°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 10 March 2018.
2. Book: Eager, Samuel Watkins. An Outline History of Orange County: Together with Local Tradition and Short Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers, Etc. 1846. T. E. Henderson. 400.