From Lake Wacabuck issues the Peppeneghek, or Cross River (one of the numerous tributaries of the Croton) upon which is situated the small settlement of Cross River, so-called after the family of that name who were among the early settlers of Bedford. They came originally from Fairfield ; for on the 25th of October, 1655, occurs an order of the Probate Court of that place concerning the estate of William Cross, deceased.6 In 1680 John Cross was one of the proprietors of the " Hop Grounds," Bedford. This place contains a post office, two churches, several manufactories, and twenty dwellings. On the outskirts of the village is located the old residence of the Reynolds' family. The stone chimney bears the initials of its founder, N. R., 1793. Nathaniel Reynolds, one of the first settlers whose son is the present George Reynolds. The road from Ridgefield, by South Salem, to Bedford, passes through it. The Baptist church of Cross River was first incorporated on the 28th of March, 1842 ; Lewis Holmes, Abijah Reynolds, Lewis Mead, Titus Reynolds, Josiah M. Elmore, trustees.'7

The Methodist Episcopal church of this place (sometimes styled the Herman Chapel) was incorporated 12th of March, 1825 ; first trustees, Joseph Wilson, Daniel Silkman, John Silkman, Aaron Silkman, Walter S. Lyons and John Brady.rf

The present pastor is the Rev. Mr. Bardin who officiates alternately at Cross River and Golden's Bridge.

The waters of the Peppeneyhek or Cross River are abundantly supplied with all kinds of fresh water fish. Near the intersection of the Cisque or Beaver Dam and Peppeneghek are situated the fishing falls.