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

Old Stone House

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020

1. Old Stone House Marker

Inscription. Old stone house built about 1772 and used for many years as a tavern. Set on fire by Indians Oct. 17, 1780 while family was in the Old Stone Fort. Patriot soldiers put out the fire. Owned 1803 by Peter P. Snyder and 1833 by Lodowick Fries.

Erected 1933 by New York State.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 42° 40.456′ N, 74° 18.289′ W. Marker is in Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. It is on North Main Street (New York State Route 30) 0.1 miles south of Fort Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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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: Swarts Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Fort Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); War in Schoharie County (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial to David Ellerson (approx. ¼ mile away); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (approx. ¼ mile away); Colonel John Harper (approx. ¼ mile away); David Williams Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Civil War Nurse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020

2. Old Stone House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.