Round Top in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Round Top
Est. ca. 1879 with opening of post office. "Wawantepekook" meaning "Round Head Place" was name given nearby hill by local indigenous peoples.
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 563.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 42° 16.145′ N, 74° 1.662′ W. Marker is in Round Top, New York, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 38 and South Road on County Route 38. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Round Top NY 12473, 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. Massacre 1790 (approx. 0.3 miles away); County Farm (approx. 2.3 miles away); Cairo Fairgrounds (approx. 2.6 miles away); Town of Cairo (approx. 2.6 miles away); World War (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mowers House (approx. 2.6 miles away); 1808 Sayre Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); Depot (approx. 2.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.