Beekman in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1754 Homesite
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 24, 2009
1. 1754 Homesite Marker
Of Col. James Vanderburgh
5 th Regiment D. C. Militia
Friend and Host of Gen.
George Washington, Visitor
Here During the Revolution
Erected 1976 by Beekman Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 41° 36.841′ N, 73° 40.679′ W. Marker is in Beekman, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Connecting Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughquag NY 12570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burying Ground (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Upper Road (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mill House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of Beekman Furnace (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pawling Beekman Turnpike (approx. 2.3 miles away); The West Mountain Mission (approx. 2.4 miles away); Town Line (approx. 3½ miles away); Potters Corners Burying Ground (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beekman.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 24, 2009
2. 1754 Homesite Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,463 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
