Altona in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robinson's Tavern
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
1. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Erected here by
Lewis Sage Robinson
Robinson's Tavern
also erected opposite here in 1810
The original log tavern
visited in 1817
by Pres. James Monroe
Until 1857, these sites were part of
the town of Chazy
Lewis G. Robinson
erected this sign for the
Friends of the Library
Erected by Friends of the Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 44° 49.56′ N, 73° 37.4′ W. Marker is in Altona, New York, in Clinton County. It is on Military Turnpike (New York State Route 190) 1.4 miles west of Atwood Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3934 Military Turnpike, Altona NY 12910, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: McGregor Powerhouse (approx. 4.1 miles away); R.R. Station (approx. 5.8 miles away); Ober's Corners (approx. 6 miles away); Original Hamlet of Sciota (approx. 6½ miles away); First State Hospital for Criminally Insane (approx. 8½ miles away); Heart's Delight (approx. 8.6 miles away); 1846 First School Erected (approx. 8.7 miles away); Clinton Prison (approx. 8.7 miles away).
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
2. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
3. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
4. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
5. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2020
6. Robinson's Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 3,357 times since then and 234 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
