Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial to David Ellerson
1749-1838
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 29, 2019
1. David Ellerson Marker
Schoharie County Revolutionary hero, Patriot, soldier, scout Member of Morgan's Rifle corps. Served at Trenton, Monmouth, Saratoga and in Sullivan's campaign. One of the captors of Service, the Tory. Especially distinguished for bravery on scout duty in Schoharie Valley. Fought at Battle of Middle Fort, against Col. Johnson and Chief Brant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 42° 40.632′ N, 74° 18.105′ W. Marker is in Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. It is on Fort Road one mile N Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the Old Stone Fort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Fort Road, Schoharie NY 12157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War in Schoharie County (here, next to this marker); Colonel John Harper (here, next to this marker); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (here, next to this marker); Old Stone Fort Museum (a few steps from this marker); David Williams Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Nurse (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Peter Vroman
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Regarding Memorial to David Ellerson. David Ellerson was a famous marksman
Also see . . . Old Stone Fort Museum. (Submitted on January 11, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 29, 2019
2. David Ellerson Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 29, 2019
3. Old Stone Fort
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
