The Town of Highland was formed in 1853; taken from the town of Lumberland. The township of Highland contains these hamlets: Barryville Eldred Highland Lake (Venge) Hillside Minisink Ford Yulan Town Historian: Austin Smith Barryville, NY 12719 Please note: town historians often DO NOT have access to genealogical files, but can be helpful in relating geographic and place name information about the township and its historic development.