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Port Jervis, New York, is located on the scenic upper Delaware river where the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey come together. Claiming a population of about 10,000, this small city is further situated on the western border of Orange County, one of New York's original counties and whose founding dates back to 1683.
The Queen of the Shawangunks, also known as the River City and the Gateway to the Upper Delaware River served as a transportation hub for over 100 years and is a very historical railroad town. About a 90 minute drive from New York City, Port Jervis was once an important railroad center and still has one of the region's few remaining steam engine turntables. |
Port Jervis Photo Gallery
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Other historical attractions include Gillinder Glass, Fort Decker, and the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Gillinder Glass has regular tours of the facility where visitors can experience the craft of glass making and watch skilled glass craftsmen at work using time-honored techniques that have been used by Gillinder for over 100 years. A must visit for any new comers to Port Jervis.
Another attraction is Fort Decker which was built in 1760 and serves as a museum for the Minisink Valley Historical Society and is open for visitors every Saturday afternoon. In 1793 the Fort was rebuilt and used as a hotel for the construction engineers of the D & H canal. John B. Jervis, one of the chief engineers of the canal, stayed at the fort during the contruction of the canal. Later the Fort became a private residence until the Minisink Valley Historical Society purchased it and developed the museum.
Every summer tourists from all over the world come to the Port Jervis area to canoe and raft down the Delaware river. Many small companies provide rentals and transportation up and down the river.
Like any small city, Port Jervis is centrally located for shopping, recreation, transportation, and culture. Questions? E-Mail Asa! |
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