Ghent in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ghent RR Station
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 4, 2023
1. Ghent RR Station Marker
By 1858, two railroad lines converged here. Bartlett House, Ghent Hotel & other businesses followed. Service discontinued 1954.
Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 676.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 42° 19.618′ N, 73° 37.115′ W. Marker is in Ghent, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 66 and George Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 66. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ghent NY 12075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ghent Honor Roll (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hay Press (about 500 feet away); County Home Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Buckleyville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chatham (approx. 2.7 miles away); Chatham War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); The American Legion (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ghent.
Also see . . . Bartlett House - National Archives
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 4, 2023
2. Ghent RR Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
