Athens in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Northrup House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2018
1. Northrup House and Marker
Built 1803 Home of Issac Northrup founder of Athens Village Incorporated 1806
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 42° 15.507′ N, 73° 48.63′ W. Marker is in Athens, New York, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 South Washington Street, Athens NY 12015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jan Van Loon House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Athens Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Pride Flag (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steamboat Disaster (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hudson, New York (approx. 0.6 miles away); A. Van Loon House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
More about this marker. Sign is placed parallel to Washington Street, and can be difficult to spot
Regarding Northrup House. Issac Northrup purchased
this page online
Also see . . . Lower Village Historic District, Athens NY. Living Places website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2018
2. Neighboring House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2018
3. Across Washington Street
Photos show the age and varying architecture of the village
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
