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

The Academy

Built in 1834

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 4, 2019

1. The Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

As a seminary of learning. The land was given by Edward P. Livingston

Erected by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 42° 5.207′ N, 73° 49.517′ W. Marker is in Clermont, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on U.S. 9, 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located beside the highway, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1795 US Highway 9, Germantown NY 12526, 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. The Clermont (a few steps from this marker); First Public School in New York (a few steps from this marker); Town Hall Clermont (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Luke's Church Clermont (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick House Built in 1804 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Calendar House (approx. 1.4

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miles away); St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Highland Turnpike (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clermont.

Regarding The Academy. National Register of Historic Places #83003931

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Clermont, New York

Also see . . . Clermont Academy (Wikipedia). Was built in 1834 and is a two-story, five bay frame building in the Federal style. It features a gable roof with centrally located octagonal cupola. It originally functioned as a private secondary school, but became a public school and community center in 1855. (Submitted on July 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Academy Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 4, 2019

2. The Academy Marker (wide view)

The Academy (<i>view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 4, 2019

3. The Academy (view from near marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.