History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes
about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been
written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and
perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this
information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle,
194 Chatham-Square, 1841
South Salem
Lewisboro, originally South Salem received its present name in 1840; centrally distant NE. from Bedford 6, and from New York 50 miles.
Pop. 1,169. Cross River, South Salem, Vista, and Golden's Bride, are names of the post-offices. At Cross River there are 2 churches
and about 20 dwellings.
Sarah Bishop, the hermitess, resided near the boundary line of Lewisboro and the state of Connecticut. She lived on Long Island at
the time of the revolutionary war. Her father's house was burnt by the British, and she was cruelly treated by a British officer. She
then left society and wandered among the mountains near this part of the state, where she found a cave near Ridgefield, in which she
resided till about the time of her death, which took place in 1810. She sometimes came down to the adjoining town of Ridgefield,
Conn., to attend public worship on the Sabbath. It is said that the wild animals were so accustomed to see her, that they were not
afraid of her presence.
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