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

Shootout

 
 
Shootout Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mira Earls, circa August 28, 2022
1. Shootout Marker
Inscription. Officer Matthew Wilson shot to death Nov. 27, 1900 near this site after exchanging fire with men attempting store burglary
 
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 486.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceLaw Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1900.
 
Location. 42° 40.696′ N, 74° 29.012′ W. Marker is in Cobleskill, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Street and Main Street (New York State Route 7), on the right when traveling north on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Union St, Cobleskill NY 12043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World Wars Memorial Clock (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Town of Cobleskill (about 800 feet away); Cherry Valley Junction (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nicolas Warner (approx. 2.3 miles away); Warnerville Union Literary Seminary (approx. 2.4 miles away); Battle of Cobleskill (approx. 3 miles away); Rock-House (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobleskill.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
 
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