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Hurley in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Guard House
 
Old Guard House Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. Old Guard House Marker
 
Inscription.
Lieut. David Taylor,
British spy, was
confined in this house and
hanged on an apple tree,
October 18, 1777

 
Erected 1938 by New York State.
 
Location. 41° 55.555′ N, 74° 3.83′ W. Marker is in Hurley, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Main Street (County Route 29), on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hurley NY 12443, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Old Guard House (here, next to this marker); Hurley Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurley Roadbed (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mine Road (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Stone Road (about 400 feet away); Van Deusen House (about 500 feet away); Col. Charles De Witt (about 500 feet away); General Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hurley.
 
Marker on Main Street in Hurley Photo, Click for full size
By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. Marker on Main Street in Hurley
 
 
Old Guard House Photo, Click for full size
By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. Old Guard House
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 93 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
 
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