Boston Corners in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Border Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 21, 2024
1. Border Marker Marker
Stone survey marker on this site determined southwest corner of Massachusetts, aka Boston Corner. Land ceded to New York State in 1855.
Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 701.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 42° 3.166′ N, 73° 31.252′ W. Marker is in Boston Corners, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Boston Corners Road and Harlem Valley Rail Trail, on the left when traveling south on Boston Corners Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 Boston Corners Road, Millerton NY 12546, 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. Famous Prize Fight (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bear Mountain, Connecticut (approx. 3˝ miles away in Connecticut); Copake, NY War Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); First Town Meeting (approx. 4 miles away); Lead Mines (approx. 4˝ miles away); Bash Bish Gorge And Falls (approx. 4˝ miles away); Copake Iron Works (approx. 4.6 miles away); Charcoal Blast Furnace Operations (approx. 4.6 miles away).
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Also see . . .
1. Border Wars. (Submitted on April 21, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Columbia County Historical Society: Hidden Hamlet Tours. Welcome to the wickest corner of Columbia County. (Submitted on April 21, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 21, 2024
2. Border Marker Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
