Key Dates in New Milford History
Significant historical events in New Milford, including the establishment of key buildings, schools, and organizations, as well as notable tragedies and milestones such as wartime casualties and natural disasters. The timeline spans from the 17th century to modern-day occurrences, highlighting the growth and development of the borough over the years.
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KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY JACOBUS DEMAREST HOUSE (AKA GURD- CASEY HOUSE) BUILT ON RIVER ROAD. HACKENSACK & NEW YORK RAILROAD BEGINS SERVICE. 1677 1776 1871 1678 1858 NOV. 20: CONTINENTAL ARMY RETREATS TO NEW BRIDGE LANDING. MARCH 22: PALISADES TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHED. JUNE 8: DAVID DEMAREST SIGNS THE FRENCH PATENT.
KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY STEUBEN SCHOOL BUILT ON RIVER ROAD. PALISADES FIRE CO. NO. 1 & HIRSCHFELD PEARLWORKS ESTABLISHED. 1895 1915 1922 1906 1921 ST. MATTHEW S CHURCH, GERMANIA HOOK & LADDER, PEETZBURGH SCHOOL OPEN. BERTRAND F. GIBBS HIRED BY BOE. FIRE CO. 2 ORGANIZED. APRIL 18: NEW MILFORD BECOMES A BOROUGH!
KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OPENS ON RIVER ROAD. NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES FUNDING FOR 1ST BUILDING. 1928 1931 1942 1929 1937 MAY 1: NMPD ESTABLISHED. HARRY JORDAN NAMED CHIEF. MARCH 25: LOUIS J. FALLERIS 1ST RESIDENT KILLED IN WWII. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE OPENS.
KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY BERKLEY STREET SCHOOL OPENS. NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FIRST CLASS. 1952 1958 1972 1955 1962 WASHINGTON SCHOOL OPENS. (2ND SCHOOL WITH THAT NAME.) APRIL 18: BOROUGH MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY! BF GIBBS, NEW BRIDGE SCHOOLS OPEN.
KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY JAN. 17: FIREFIGHTER WILLIAM ENTWISTLE DIES IN BOROUGH HALL FIRE. SEPTEMBER: RECORD FLOODING DURING TROPICAL STORM FLOYD. 1972 1997 2001 1983 1999 SEPT. 11: 2,996 DIE IN TERRORIST ATTACKS INCLUDING NM S STEPHEN DORF. NOV. 28: PATROLMAN RAY WOODS DIES AFTER RESCUING FIRE VICTIMS. APRIL 18: BOROUGH MARKS ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY!
KEY DATES IN NEW MILFORD HISTORY MAY 16: BOROUGH ACQUIRES DEED TO FRENCH BURYING GROUND. OCT. 29: HURRICANE SANDY CAUSES FLOODING, EXTENSIVE POWER OUTAGES. 2004 2016 2022 2018 2011 APRIL 18: BOROUGH CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY! PERRONE & KLINGER FARMS PRESERVED AS OPEN SPACE. JAN. 22: SNOWZILLA DUMPS 2.5+ FEET OF SNOW.
