Near Spencertown in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spencertown Furnace
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2024
1. Spencertown Furnace Marker
Benedict & Cady operated iron foundry here 1826-43 making plows and stoves. Milo Bemiss then ran until he drowned in Green River 1856.
Erected 2022 by Tassinari Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 42° 18.708′ N, 73° 32.606′ W. Marker is near Spencertown, New York, in Columbia County. It is on South Street (County Route 7) south of Cross Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham NY 12037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elisha Williams (approx. half a mile away); Peter Wheeler (approx. 0.7 miles away); Spencertown Academy (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Peters Presbyterian Church (approx. Ύ mile away); St Peters Presbyterian Church (approx. Ύ mile away); Cpl. Frank R. Fratellenico, Jr. (approx. Ύ mile away); St. Peters Restoration (approx. Ύ mile away); 1914 - Honor Roll - 1918 (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencertown.
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2024
2. Spencertown Furnace Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2024
3. Spencertown Furnace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
