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Valatie Historical Markers

January, 2005

Welcome to Valatie
Corner of Rt. 203 & Horseshoe Drive

"Welcome to Valatie" Signs

Valatie, which is Dutch meaning "little falls", has not always been known as Valatie. It was once known as Millville, a small town that was full of sawmills and gristmills back in the 1600's. (Map)

It wasn't until the mid-1830's that the name was changed back to Valatie with the start of the town's first post office. Now Valatie's population is just over 1,700 and a perfect example of small town life. (Map)

Welcome to Valatie
Rt. 9 near Rt. 9H overpass