Wurtsboro in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathaniel Sackett
Dispatched by General. George Washington
in 1777 to gather intelligence
on British and Loyalist
activities. Lived near here.
Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 823.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 34.73′ N, 74° 29.16′ W. Marker is in Wurtsboro, New York, in Sullivan County. Memorial is at the intersection of Kingston Avenue (U.S. 209) and Wilsey Valley Road, on the left when traveling north on Kingston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wurtsboro NY 12790, 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. Site of Yaugh House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wurtsboro Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Canal Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wurtsboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Snubbing (approx. 0.4 miles away); Canal Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Wurtsboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Devens (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wurtsboro.
Also see . . . Nathaniel Sackett (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.