Peru in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Keese Homestead
Photographed By Jordan Romano
1. Keese Homestead Marker
Purchased by Richard Keese in 1792, Keeseville named for him in 1806. Present house erected 1837 by Peter Keese, abolitionist.
Erected by Quaker Union Settlement.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 44° 32.401′ N, 73° 31.822′ W. Marker is in Peru, New York, in Clinton County. Marker is on Union Road (County Route 39) near Harkness Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peru NY 12972, 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. Quaker Union (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Quaker Union (approx. half a mile away); Underground Railroad (approx. 1˝ miles away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 1.8 miles away); Harkness Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Nathan Lapham Home Underground RR Site (approx. 2.6 miles away); Goshen (approx. 2.6 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peru.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
