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Laid out in 1761 by New York over an earlier route when that province claimed jurisdiction over this area, this road was used by troops during the Revolutionary War and led from Closter to Closter Dock on the Hudson, where farm produce was shipped to New York City markets. Road improvements in 1805 and 1854 led to an active waterfront community. Later it became the western terminus of Yonkers Ferry. During World War I, soldiers marched down the road to be ferried to troop transports.
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Alpine, New Jersey · United States
