Near Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Capt. George Rechtmyer

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2021

1. Capt. George Rechtmyer Marker

Inscription. On this site Dwelt Capt. George Rechtmyer defender of Middle Fort October 17, 1780 in command at Ft. Duboise June 3, 1779

Erected 1935 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1779.

Location. 42° 37.952′ N, 74° 19.735′ W. Marker is near Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schoharie NY 12157, 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. Hartman's Dorf (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Middle Fort (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Site of Middle Fort (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lasell Hall (approx. 2.3 miles away); Schoharie (approx. 2.3 miles away); Schoharie Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Schoharie Free Movies (approx. 2.3 miles away); Throop Drug Store (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

Regarding Capt. George Rechtmyer. Peter, George, and Christian Rechtmyer came from Germany together about the year 1745 and settled at Hartman’s Dorf. Peter later moved away, and George and Christian split the farm

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between themselves. During the Revolution, the Rechtmyers served mainly as scouts for the Pariots. George received his captain's commission Oct., 1775. He served at the Battle of Saratoga, and the battles in Schoharie Valley. Christian was spy for the Americans at Saratoga. (From a History of Schoharie County by William Roscoe)

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 23, 2019

2. Capt. George Rechtmyer Marker

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2021

3. Capt. George Rechtmyer Marker

This view is to the north along NY Route 30.

Capt. George Rechtmyer Marker Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 23, 2019

4. Capt. George Rechtmyer Marker Site

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on October 10, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.