Peru in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peru’s First Settler
Erected 2017 by Town of Peru.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.
Location. 44° 37.11′ N, 73° 26.732′ W. Marker is in Peru, New York, in Clinton County. Marker is on U.S. 9, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peru NY 12972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valcour Bay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Valcour (about 300 feet away); Sax House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Possession House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blast Furnace (approx. 0.7 miles away); Friswell Patent (approx. ¾ mile away); Gilliland Homestead (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Valcour (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peru.
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