Canajoharie in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Johannes Reuff's Tavern
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 4, 2019
1. Site of Johannes Reuff's Tavern Marker
Became Reuff's Tavern in 1778
Gen. James Clinton's Hdqts 1779
Gen. Washington visited here 1783
Recruiting office 1812, Demolished 1850
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 42° 54.313′ N, 74° 34.343′ W. Marker is in Canajoharie, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street (New York State Route 10) and Mohawk Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canajoharie NY 13317, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northeastern Terminal (within shouting distance of this marker); Canajoharie/Canalway Trail/Pathway Through Mountains (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canajoharie Academy (about 300 feet away); Van Alstyne Homestead (about 400 feet away); Sullivan-Clinton Campaign (about 500 feet away); Routes of the Armies (about 800 feet away); Chester B. Hoke (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shaper Quarry (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canajoharie.
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 15, 2022
2. Site of Johannes Reuff's Tavern Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 15, 2022
3. Site of Johannes Reuff's Tavern Marker
Canajoharie's intersection of Main Street (NY Route 10), Mohawk Street, and Montgomery Street, former site of the village's beloved "Dummy Light", which had been one of very few remaining ground mounted traffic lights. It was knocked over, damaged, and then removed in 2021.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2022, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
