New Paltz in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Die Pfalz

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

1. Die Pfalz

Inscription. A French Huguenot village governed by "The Dusine", a body of 12 men chosen annually. For 100 years the only form of government.

Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 45.124′ N, 74° 5.204′ W. Marker is in New Paltz, New York, in Ulster County. It is on 6 Broadhead Ave, on the right when traveling west. The marker used to be located at a small triangular median where North Front and Huguenot Streets meet. In 2016 it was moved to it's current location in front of Deyo Hall on Broadhead Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Paltz NY 12561, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: Bearing Witness to the History of Enslavement (a few steps from this marker); Huguenot Patriotic, Historical and Monumental Society (a few steps from this marker); Historic Huguenot Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bevier House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reformed Dutch Church (about 500 feet away); Dubois House

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(about 500 feet away); Stone Church-1773 (about 500 feet away); The First Black Residents of New Paltz - Jack and Betty (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Paltz.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 3,266 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2019, by John O'Dee of Highland, New York. Photo 1. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.