Copake in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Town Meeting
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019
1. First Town Meeting Marker
Site of first town meeting, April 4, 1824 in this building on this site.Erected by Town of Copake.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1824.
Location. 42° 6.441′ N, 73° 32.661′ W. Marker is in Copake, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 7A and Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 7A. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copake NY 12516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Copake, NY War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Copake Falls War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Railroad Depot (approx. 1.6 miles away); Harlem Valley Rail Trail (approx. 1.6 miles away); Copake Iron Works Historic District (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of Pomeroy Houses (approx. 1.7 miles away); Blast Furnace & Charging Deck (approx. 1.7 miles away); Copake Iron Works (approx. 1.7 miles away).
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019
2. First Town Meeting Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
