Swartekill, Rifton, New York

Identifier
NJS-PLC-00046
Place Type
City, Town, or Village
Description
Swartekill was the birthplace of Sojourner Truth. In the 18th century, Swartekill was considered to be in Hurley, and many historical references to Sojourner Truth simply state that she was from Hurley, NY. Due to shifting boundaries in the 19th century, her birthplace is no longer inside the boundaries of present-day Hurley. The place previously known as Swartekill became a part of Rifton, an unincorporated hamlet near Esopus.
Locality
Rifton
County (Modern)
Ulster County
State or Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Latitude
41.833298
Longitude
-74.042101
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifton,_New_York
Record Contributor
Jesse Bayker
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