Claverack in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Court House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 23, 2020
1. First Court House Marker
Erected 1788. Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, other prominent lawyers tried cases here. Martin Van Buren admitted to bar here. Court moved to Hudson in 1805.
Erected 1960 by Columbia County Grangers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 42° 13.378′ N, 73° 44.548′ W. Marker is in Claverack, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 23B and Old Lane, on the left when traveling south on State Route 23B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 552 NY 23B, Claverack NY 12513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Claverack War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Samuel B. Webb (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Seminary (approx. half a mile away); Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack (approx. 0.6 miles away); Spook Rock (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Lower Manor (approx. 0.9 miles away); Shaw Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Claverack - Greenport Line (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claverack.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 23, 2020
2. First Court House Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 23, 2020
3. First Court House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
