Bloomington in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
De Witt House
De Witt House
built 1736; destroyed 1930;
home of Col. Charles De Witt,
member Provincial Congress,
called Crocodile Inn,
about 1800.
Erected 1935 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 41° 53.26′ N, 74° 2.616′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is at the intersection of Dewitt Mills Road (County Route 28) and New York State Route 32, on the right when traveling north on Dewitt Mills Road. Marker is on the northeast quadrant. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomington NY 12411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. De Witt Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); White’s Mill (approx. half a mile away); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Petrus Van Wagenen (approx. 0.9 miles away); Creeklocks (approx. 1.4 miles away); Newkirk Tavern (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sojourner Truth (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.