Chatham in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Groat’s Tavern

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

1. Groat’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. First building erected in Chatham - built by William Thomas in 1811 - Chatham was first called Groat's Corners

Erected 1936 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 42° 21.833′ N, 73° 35.682′ W. Marker is in Chatham, New York, in Columbia County. It is on River Street near Main Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham NY 12037, 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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tracy Memorial Village Hall (a few steps from this marker); The American Legion

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chatham (about 800 feet away); Buckleyville (approx. 1.6 miles away); Clark Home (approx. 2 miles away); County Home Site (approx. 2½ miles away); Ghent RR Station (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

2. Groat’s Tavern Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

3. Groat’s Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.