Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General George Decker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 2, 2019

1. General George Decker Marker

Inscription.
Family home of Catskill native
General George Decker
appointed by President
John F. Kennedy
United States
Army Chief of Staff 1960-1962

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 42° 12.946′ N, 73° 52.562′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. It is on West Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Catskill NY 12414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willie "Mack" Jackson Ball Field (about 800 feet

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

away, measured in a direct line); Martin Van Buren (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uncle Sam (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stone House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uncle Sam Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ground Improvements (approx. half a mile away); Railway Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bank of Greene County (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catskill.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 2, 2019

2. General George Decker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.