Near Ancram in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Signal Rock
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 31, 2020
1. Signal Hill Marker
Used by Indians for fires. Fires built on this rock could be seen for many miles. Called Green Hill Indian Signal Rock.
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 42° 2.599′ N, 73° 41.897′ W. Marker is near Ancram, New York, in Columbia County. It is at the intersection of County Route 11 and Green Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 11. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ancram NY 12502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lasher House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Plow Furnace (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gallatinville (approx. 1.6 miles away); Church Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dings Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Historic Farm (approx. 2 miles away); Training Ground (approx. 2 miles away); Dings House (approx. 2 miles away).
More about this marker. Green Hill Road ends at a private house
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 31, 2020
2. Signal Hill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
