New Paltz in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Freer House

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

1. Freer House Marker

Inscription. Built 1720 by Hugo Freer,
one of twelve original
patentees of New Paltz.
The Low House after 1732.

Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.

Location. 41° 45.174′ N, 74° 5.304′ W. Marker is in New Paltz, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Huguenot Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Paltz NY 12561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hasbrouck House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Church-1773 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bevier House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dubois House (about 500 feet away); Die Pfalz (about 500 feet away); Deyo House (about 600 feet away); Jean Hasbrouck House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Paltz.

More about this marker. The Huguenot Street Historic District is located along that street in New Paltz, New York. The seven stone houses and three accompanying structures in the district were built in the late

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17th century by Huguenot settlers fleeing religious persecution in France and Belgium. They have been in use ever since, making this street the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood in the United States of America.

Also see . . . Historic Huguenot Street. Website homepage (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

Additional keywords. New Paltz SUNY French Huguenot Village Guilded Otter

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2006

2. Freer House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,446 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.