Peru in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonas Platt Home
ca. 1820
son of Zephaniah Platt and
bro. of Robt. Platt. Jonas was
Mem. NYS Assembly 1796, NYS
Senate 1810 - 1813.
Erected 2010 by Town of Peru.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 44° 35.834′ N, 73° 26.326′ W. Marker is in Peru, New York, in Clinton County. It is on U.S. 9, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peru NY 12972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert Platt Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Jackson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Valcour (approx. 0.6 miles away); Peru Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. 1.2 miles away); Perus First Settler (approx. 1½ miles away); To Site of Peru Blockhouse (approx. 1½ miles away); Bear Swamp Road (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peru.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.


