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Speculator in Hamilton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Peck's Farm

 
 
Peck's Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, June 30, 2021
1. Peck's Farm Marker
Inscription. In 1811 Lt. Col. Loring Peck and his son, William Peck, purchased land from Ebenezer and Amos Green. In 1817, William made his home into Lake Pleasant's first store.
 
Erected by Historical Society of Lake Pleasant & Speculator.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismSettlements & SettlersWar, US Revolutionary.
 
Location. 43° 28.556′ N, 74° 21.415′ W. Marker is in Speculator, New York, in Hamilton County. Marker is on South Shore Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Speculator NY 12164, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gene Tunney Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Town Hall (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grace Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Lake Pleasant House (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Adirondacks (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Buyce's Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Henry Slack's Store (approx. 1.8 miles away); Riley Tavern (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speculator.
 
Regarding Peck's Farm. Lt. Col. Peck was a Revolutionary War hero who is buried
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about a mile into the woods from this marker. There is a trail to his gravesite.
 
Peck's Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, June 30, 2021
2. Peck's Farm Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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