Stony Creek in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

History of Stony Creek

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 7, 2024

1. History of Stony Creek Marker

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Stony Creek Township, about 87 square miles in area, is in the southwestern corner of the original Town of Thurman formed in 1792. Parcels in the north and east kept separating off as new townships.

In 1813, the same year that Warren County was formed, Warrensburg split off and the area left was named Athol. On November 3, 1852, Athol was split into the towns of Stony Creek and Thurman.

The population in 1855 was 913.

Around the turn of the 19th century the population in Stony Creek peaked at 1,250 residents.

At the beginning of the 21" century the population was 743 permanent residents.

This historical sign is made possible by grant funding from North Country Community Enhancement Program. issued through NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1852.

Location. 43° 25.451′ N, 73° 55.789′ W. Marker is in Stony Creek, New York, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Roaring Branch Road and Warrensburg Road (County Route 3), on the left when traveling east on Roaring Branch Road. Marker is under the shelter at the intersection of Warren County Routes 3 and 12. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stony Creek NY 12878, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John P. Bowman (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John P. Bowman (within shouting distance of this marker); Stony Creek War Memorials (approx. 0.3 miles away); Warren County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stony Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); (Hadley Mountain) Fire Tower (approx. 3.8 miles away); Town Line (approx. 3.8 miles away); James Cameron (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stony Creek.

Also see . . . Stony Creek (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 7, 2024

2. History of Stony Creek Marker

One of the few markers with an associated ATM.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.