Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hamlet of Cementon
At one time, had an elementary school, a church, a railroad station, a post office, 5 grocery stores, a large cement plant, 1 ice house & a population of about 800
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 8.385′ N, 73° 55.348′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. Marker is on U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Catskill NY 12414, 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. Hamlet of Alsen (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lutheran Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sharp’s Landing (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of First Lutheran Church (approx. 2 miles away); First Schoolhouse (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Second Reformed Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Stone Jug (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hudson Valley (approx. 2.9 miles away).
Regarding Hamlet of Cementon. Cement plant still exists.
Also see . . .
1. A visit to Cementon and Saugerties. Hudson Valley Ruins website entry (Submitted on February 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Plant closure to be permanent . Albany Times Union website entry (Submitted on February 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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