Bordering Sullivan County on the South, Orange County is the home to the cities of Middletown, Port Jervis, Newburgh, and other historic districts. Orange County is an important transportation hub north of New York City, as many major highways travel through it. Originally established in 1683, then re-established after the Revolution in 1788, Orange is one of the oldest counties in the area. To read more about the early days of Orange County in detail, please see this site.