Near Silvernails in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Training Ground
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 16, 2020
1. Training Ground Marker
for New York State militia
of the Gallatin District.
Jeremiah Cronk, fifer, 1812
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 42° 0.918′ N, 73° 41.309′ W. Marker is near Silvernails, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Silvernails Road (County Route 7) and Gallatinville Road, on the right when traveling north on Silvernails Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pine Plains NY 12567, 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. Dings House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dings Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plow Furnace (approx. ¾ mile away); Church Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dutchess-Columbia County Line (approx. one mile away); Historic Farm (approx. one mile away); Town and County Line (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mannessah Home (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silvernails.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 16, 2020
2. Training Ground Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 16, 2020
3. Training Ground Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
