Cochecton in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fosterdale
Photographed By Mira Earls, October 8, 2021
1. Fosterville Marker
Hotel keeper, farmer, lumbeman
First postmaster established
1831 on Cochecton Newburg
Turnpike
Erected by Town of Cochecton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 41° 42.312′ N, 74° 58.001′ W. Marker is in Cochecton, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on New York State Route 17B east of New York State Route 52, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cochecton NY 12726, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Last Piece of Yasgur Farm (approx. 3.1 miles away); Max and Miriam Yasgur (approx. 3.1 miles away); Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail (approx. 3.9 miles away); Woodstock Music and Arts Fair (approx. 4.4 miles away); Woodstock (approx. 4.4 miles away); Heirsville (approx. 4.6 miles away); Jersey Claim Line (approx. 4.7 miles away); Cushetunk (approx. 4.8 miles away in Pennsylvania). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cochecton.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 11, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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