Near Clermont in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Highland Turnpike
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
1. Highland Turnpike Marker
Incorporated in 1804. An early roadErected 1935 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 42° 6.554′ N, 73° 49.009′ W. Marker is near Clermont, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 9 and Blue Hill Road (County Route 8) when traveling south on U.S. 9. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Brick House Built in 1804 (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Saint Luke's Church Clermont (approx. 1.6 miles away); Town Hall Clermont (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Clermont (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Academy (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Public School in New York (approx. 1.6 miles away); Calendar House (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clermont.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2019
2. Highland Turnpike Marker
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel
3. Highland Turnpike Marker
Restoring an impressive house located at the intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
