Central Bridge in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel W. Jenkins
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2021
1. Daniel W. Jenkins Marker
1846-1901. Lived Here.
Central Bridge RR Station
Agent and Town Supervisor.
D. W. Jenkins Hose Company
Was Named in His Honor.
Erected 2020 by Central Bridge Civic Association & William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 723.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 42° 42.643′ N, 74° 20.293′ W. Marker is in Central Bridge, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and S Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Church Street, Central Bridge NY 12035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Central Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of George Westinghouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Block House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Schoharie Junction (approx. one mile away); Schoharie County
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Regarding Daniel W. Jenkins. The original occupants, Daniel Webster Jenkins and Hattie Jenkins, played a major role in advancing the business interests of the area and both were extensively involved in community service. D. W. Jenkins was a ticket agent for the railroad; ran a lumber, coal, and straw business; was the town of Schoharie supervisor; belonged to various civic organizations; was a charter member of the water district; and founded the D. W. Jenkins Hose Company in 1896. Hattie Jenkins was a major donor and was largely responsible for the construction of the Bethany Lutheran Church in 1906. As a member of the Central Bridge Eccentric Club, an organization of women, she was ahead of her time in researching and bringing to light relevant issues of her day.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2021
2. Daniel W. Jenkins Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2021
3. Daniel W. Jenkins Home
National Register Listed, May 4, 2018
Photographed By National Register Listing Papers
4. Daniel W. & Hattie Jenkins Home
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
