Fultonham in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Timothy Murphy
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 11, 2008
1. Timothy Murphy Marker
Timothy Murphy
Where He Lived During 1784
And Died June 22, 1818,
Age 67; Revolutionary Scout
Erected 1939 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1786.
Location. 42° 34.936′ N, 74° 23.463′ W. Marker is in Fultonham , New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on New York State Route 30, 0.2 miles south of Hard Scrabble Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3632 State Route 30, Middleburgh NY 12122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Upper Valley Fort (here, next to this marker); The Upper Fort 1777 (a few steps from this marker); Here Col. John Harper (approx. 1.3 miles away); Vroman's Land (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bouck's Island (approx. 1.6 miles away); Smoke Generator (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Timothy Murphy Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away); Indian Village (approx. 2 miles away).
Regarding Timothy Murphy. Murphy is considered a hero in Schoharie County, New York where
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Also see . . . Timothy Murphy (sniper) (Wikipedia). Murphy was famous for shooting and fatally wounding Sir Francis Clerke, 7th Baronet and General Simon Fraser at the Battle of Bemis Heights (Saratoga) on October 7, 1777. (Submitted on July 28, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 11, 2008
2. Timothy Murphy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 790 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
