Sharon Springs in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Sharon
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 14, 2011
1. Town of Sharon Marker
Originally named Dorlach after Dorlach in German Palatinate. Name changed to Sharon after Sharon, Conn. in 1797
Erected 1949 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 42° 47.054′ N, 74° 37.583′ W. Marker is in Sharon Springs, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on Route 10, on the right when traveling north. Marker is roadside at the pull off beside Bowmaker Pond. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharon Springs NY 13459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Sharon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Town of Sharon (within shouting distance of this marker); Rockville (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lehman Block (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); The American Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharon Springs.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Rockville, Sharon, and Sharon
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Also see . . .
1. About Sharon Springs. Village website entry (Submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Brief History of Sharon Springs Spas. Spas in Sharon Springs, New York website entry:
Sharon Springs began its interesting history as mineral water spa destination in 1825. Several large hotels and boarding houses were built between 1836 and 1860, and by1841, the village and its waters had become world famous. The great turnpikes of the 1800’s drew visitors from Albany, New York and other Hudson river towns. The turnpikes, Erie Canal system and eventually the Delaware and Hudson railroad drew more visitors and sparked commerce for farmers, shopkeepers and all sorts of accompanying businesses and enterprises. (Submitted on April 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Additional keywords. Sharon Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 14, 2011
2. Town of Sharon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on April 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
