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Forestburgh was formed in 1837.  

The first town meeting was held May 30, 1837 at the house of Robert R. Palmer in Forestburgh.  The first election took place by the raising of hands.  We have come a long way since that first election.  

We have many historical sites, which include the Cardinal's Residence, the Old School House for District #3, Black Brook, bridges pertaining to the O&W Railroad Bridge at Hartwood, which was built in 1837, Stephen Crane Pond, the Old Town Hall, an old portion of a post office at Rudick Pond, which is now the Gunther Homestead, and Hartwood, along with Gilman's Post.  

At times throughout Forestburgh's history, Forestburgh also contained a small manufacturing area because the area was rich in hemlock for shingle making.  There were also tanneries, as well as resorts such as McCormick's Farm, The Forestburgh Inn, The Toomey House, The Griffin Farmhouse, and The Riverside house, just to name a few.  

Merriewold was secured in 1872, which then became Merriewold Park just off of State Route 42.  In 1893, Hartwood club was founded.  We have also been fortunate enough to have bestowed upon us a replica of an ancient palace of Emperor Kyoto of Japan called Shofu-Den, which when translated means "Pine and Maple Palace".   Forestburgh was fortunate enough to later find the Old Log Cabin, which is currently located on the Town Hall property.  The cabin's age can be traced back to 1834, however, there is no doubt it originated in the late 1700s, certainly the oldest structure in Forestburgh.  

Forestburgh's bucolic state such as open air, tall pines, abundant open space, as well as the bald eagle, streams and wildlife have done nothing short of enchanted all who have purchased land here, live here, hike here, fish or just visit for a short time.

Forestburgh has stood the test of time and weathered the storm, as well as the economic downturn of 2007.