Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike

[1] From Cochecton, the turnpike headed generally southeastward to the city of Newburgh on the Hudson River[3] by way of Monticello and Wurtsboro.

[2] The construction of the toll road caused the area surrounding the highway to quickly grow in size.

[5] To the east, the traffic generated by this and other turnpikes sparked a similar period of growth and prosperity in the village of Newburgh.

[6] The turnpike served as the area's main transport route until 1871, when it was replaced in purpose by the Middletown and Crawford Railroad.

[2] Ownership and maintenance of the highway was turned over to the towns it passed through in 1872, effectively dissolving the toll road.