Fonda in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Douw Fonda
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2013
1. Douw Fonda Marker
Early Settler and Trader. Village Named for him. Trading Post burned and Fonda killed in 1780 Raid.
Erected by Her. & Gen. Soc. Of Mont. Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 42° 57.111′ N, 74° 22.162′ W. Marker is in Fonda, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Bridge Street S (New York State Route 30A), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fonda NY 12068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Glen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Caughnawga Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fultonville Union Free High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Romeyn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fonda Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Court House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The 115th & 153rd Regiments (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fonda.
Also see . . . Fondas with Remarkable Stories. Fonda Stories website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2013
2. Douw Fonda Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2013
3. Douw Fonda Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
