Beacon in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Matteawan Train Station
— City of Beacon Greenway Trail —
Built in 1869 by the Dutchess and
Columbia R.R. Co. running from
Dutchess Jct. to Hopewell Jct.,
Millbrook, etc…
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 30.1′ N, 73° 57.85′ W. Marker is in Beacon, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Churchill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beacon NY 12508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Beacon (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Pentecostal Church / Rothery File Factory (a few steps from this marker); Howland Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Emergency Responders Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Ron & Ronnie Sauers Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Madam Catharyna Brett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carmen Ramputi Marine Corps League (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beacon.
Also see . . . Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.