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

David Ellerson

1749-1838

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 29, 2019

1. David Ellerson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Memorial to
David Ellerson
1749 -1838
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. Marker 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.

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

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marker); Old Stone Fort Museum (a few steps from this marker); David Williams Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Col. Peter Vroman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Church Parsonage (about 700 feet away); Bridge No. 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

Regarding 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

The marker is on the wall next to the door

Old Stone Fort image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 29, 2019

3. Old Stone Fort

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 96 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.