Salem in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1852 Rail Yard
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
1. 1852 Rail Yard Marker
Erected 2014 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.
Location. 43° 10.459′ N, 73° 19.687′ W. Marker is in Salem, New York, in Washington County. It is on North Main Street (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem NY 12865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The White Creek Fort (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); T/SGT Francis J. Clark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old White Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); General John Williams (approx. Ό mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockaded Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Rexleigh Covered Bridge (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
2. 1852 Rail Yard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
