East Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Settler
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 26, 2015
1. First Settler Marker
settler of Gayhead. Built
stone house here c. 1741.
His son Tunis built dam and
grist mill here in 1768.
Erected by E. Fishkill Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 33.315′ N, 73° 47.759′ W. Marker is in East Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on New York State Route 376, 0.1 miles north of New York State Route 52, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hopewell Junction NY 12533, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Schoolhouse Bell Tower (approx. 1.6 miles away); 1845 Carriage Barn (approx. 1.6 miles away); 1820 Schoolhouse (approx. 1.6 miles away); Van Wyck Family (approx. 1.9 miles away); Drill Ground (approx. 2.3 miles away); Reformed Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hopewell Hamlet (approx. 2.4 miles away); Griffin’s Tavern (approx. 2.7 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 26, 2015
2. First Settler Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 26, 2015
3. First Settler Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 26, 2015
4. First Settler Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 26, 2015
5. Marker in East Fishkill
The stream in which Tunis Van Vlack built his grist mill can be seen to the left of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
