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

Chatham

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 29, 2019

1. Chatham Marker

Inscription. First known as Groats' Corners. Settled about 1811. Incorporated 1869. Earlier renowned as an important terminal on three railraods.

Erected 1969 by Chatham Lions Clubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 42° 21.73′ N, 73° 35.788′ W. Marker is in Chatham, New York, in Columbia County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and New York State Route 66 and, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. 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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:

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Chatham War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The American Legion (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tracy Memorial Village Hall (about 700 feet away); Groat’s Tavern (about 800 feet away); Buckleyville (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clark Home (approx. 2.1 miles away); County Home Site (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ghent RR Station (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 29, 2019

2. Chatham Marker

Looking south from the 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 450 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.