Near Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abraham Sternbergh House

C. 1795

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 12, 2021

1. Abraham Sternbergh House Marker

Inscription. In 1713 Abraham's father, Lambert Sternberch, an early Palatine settler, was the first to plant wheat in the Schoharie Balley. Schoharie later became known as the "Bread Basket of the Revolution, for feeding the Continental Army.

Erected by Town of Schoharie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.

Location. 42° 42.062′ N, 74° 18.242′ W. Marker is near Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on New York State Route 30A, 0.1 miles north of New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 NY-30A, Schoharie NY 12157, 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. Gerlach Dorf (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schoharie County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Johannes Ball (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site of Block House (approx. 1.1 miles away); George Mann Tory Tavern (approx. 1.4 miles away); Tavern (approx. 1½ miles away); Birthplace of George Westinghouse (approx. 1½ miles away); Jacob Snyder House (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

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Abraham Sternbergh House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 13, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 12, 2021

2. Abraham Sternbergh House Marker

Abraham Sternbergh House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 12, 2021

3. Abraham Sternbergh House

Abraham Sternbergh House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 23, 2022

4. Abraham Sternbergh House and Marker

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 23, 2022

5. Abraham Sternbergh House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4, 5. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.