It happened in Sloatsburg!

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Discover Sloatsburg: A Local History Quiz

Test your knowledge about Sloatsburg's history with this fun and engaging quiz! Dive into the stories of the village's founding families, notable residents, and significant events that shaped the community. Whether you’re a local history buff or just curious, there's something for everyone!

Topics covered include:

Local legends and figures
Historic disasters and their impact
Cultural anecdotes and jokes

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory42

Do you know your Sloats? This member of the village's founding family became the first Millitary Governor of Califronia in 1846

Isaac Sloat

John D Sloat

Stephen Sloat

Arnold, The Sloatinator

This current Sloatsburg resident is a descendent of Jacob Sloat (builder of Harmony Hall), who is it?

Carl S Wright

Tom Bollatto Jr.

Harrison Bush

AnnMarie Mcanany

This historic disaster wiped out all local bridges (except for the Kellogg & Maurice Railroad Bridge) was it...

The legendary chipmunk stampede of 1978

The Flood of 1968

The Great Ramapo Valley Flood of 1903

The Mill Fire of 1955

According to this New York Times article from 1898, a hunt was organized to eradicate these local terrors, were they hunting...

Wild Boars

Brown Bears

Popinjays

Bargains

According to an old Rockland County joke, George Washington said the following the first time he entered Sloatsburg (during the Revoluationary War)

"I cannot tell a lie, I'm on my way to Tuxedo"

"Dont Change A Thing" (and they never did)

"Where's the Pizza place?"

"Someday you will get stuck on my bridge, when coming home from the city"

It happened in Sloatsburg!

Discover Sloatsburg: A Local History Quiz

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