Ghent in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
County Home Site
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 27, 2023
1. County Home Site Marker
From ca. 1830-1953. Sheltered approx. 150 of county's sick and poor. 200 acres farmed by residents. Barns sold 1955, Home burned 1979.
Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 674.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 42° 19.864′ N, 73° 36.784′ W. Marker is in Ghent, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on New York State Route 66 south of Nelson Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2331 NY-66, 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 RR Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ghent Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Hay Press (approx. half a mile away); Buckleyville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 1˝ miles away); Chatham (approx. 2.3 miles away); Chatham War Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); The American Legion (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ghent.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 27, 2023
2. County Home Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
