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

Tavern

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 23, 2019

1. Tavern Marker

Inscription. At Old Central Bridge built in 1831 by Samuel Smith. Mentioned in many old deeds. Later known as "Rich's" Tavern.

Erected 1995 by Schoharie County Bicentennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 42° 42.372′ N, 74° 19.942′ W. Marker is near Howes Cave, New York, in Schoharie County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 7 and G. Westinghouse Drive, on the left when traveling east on New York State Route 7. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Howes Cave NY 12092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Mohawk Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

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: Birthplace of George Westinghouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel W. Jenkins (approx. 0.4 miles away); Central Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Site of Block House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schoharie County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Schoharie Junction (approx. 1.1 miles away); Abraham Sternbergh House (approx. 1½ miles away); Gerlach Dorf (approx. 1.9 miles away).

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2. Tavern Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 23, 2019

3. Tavern Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 23, 2019

4. Tavern

Photographed by Scott J. Payne

5. Tavern

Photographed by Scott J. Payne

6. Tavern

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5, 6. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.