Students in Bess Moran's drawing class at Port Jervis High School used historic photographs of the city to create this beautiful poster for the Port Jervis Centennial Celebration.

Set on the majestic Delaware River in the valley of the Northern Appalachian Mountains, the City's scenic and historic attractions makes it both a favorite tourist destination and great place for residents to live, work, and play.
Location
   Port Jervis spans an area of 2.5 square miles with 36 miles of roads and highways. With easy access to I-84 and other major highways, the City's strategic location provides direct access to rail via the Norfolk-Southern network and to major airports with easy connections to regional and international markets.
Amenities
   The city's greatest resource is its scenic beauty which makes it a popular tourist attraction. Each year, thousands of people visit our parks and campgrounds and enjoy the many activities of the Delaware River including fishing, canoeing and rafting. During the winter months, residents and visitors also have easy access to several ski resorts including Masthope, Tanglewood and Shawnee in Pennsylvania, as well as Holiday Mountain in Sullivan County, New York, and Great Gorge resort in nearby Vernon Valley, New Jersey. Additionally, several major tourist events such as "Fall Foliage" Festivals and the Arts Walk summer fest are held annually.
Centennial
   In its early days, Port Jervis served as a transportation center:  first, as a stop on the Old Mine Road - the first 100-mile road in America - then as a port on the Delaware River and Hudson Canal, until it became a division center for the New York and Lake Erie Railroad.
   On July 27, 2007, the City celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the Centennial and honor those who contributed to the City's proud history, the Centennial Committee held numerous special events. For more information on the Port Jervis Centennial, visit the Minisink Valley Historical Society web site. 

Port Jervis Soap Box Derby is now the second largest Soap Box Derby IN THE WORLD!

Port Jervis students won first and third place trophies in the Stock Car Division of the 2007 Soap Box Derby.

The Port Jervis Soap Box Derby has a strong history of bringing the community together for a fun-filled day and a family-friendly event. The first Soap Box Derby race in Port Jervis took place in the summer of 1947. Unfortunately, after 1957, the derby in Port Jervis ceased to exist for 43 years.

With the support of the local P.B.A., local businessman William Hockenberry, brought the race back to the city in 2000. Over the years, the derby has grows to what is now the second largest soap box derby in the world!

For more information, visit: www.pjsoapboxderby.com. The Port Jervis PBA Soap Box Derby is affiliated with All-American Soap Box Derby; Akron, Ohio.