Cherry Valley in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Rev. Samuel Dunlop's House
Site of Rev. Samuel Dunlop's House Settled in 1741 Burnt in the Massacre Nov. 11 1778
His wife Elizabeth at the door holding an infant was shot down in cold blood by Walter Butler's Tories and Indians on that day
Nearby at the left stood the apple tree into which was thrown her arm brutally severed from her body
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1778.
Location. 42° 47.979′ N, 74° 45.643′ W. Marker is in Cherry Valley, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is on Genesee Street (New York State Route 54) west of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherry Valley NY 13320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunlop Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cherry Valley Massacre (approx. half a mile away); Limestone Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Cherry Valley Museum (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Cherry Valley Museum (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Cherry Valley Museum (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherry Valley.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.