Near Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Catherines Town
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
1. Catherines Town Marker
Continental Army under General John Sullivan
British and Indians defeated at the
battle of Newtown, August 29, 1779,
retreated to this place where a two days'
war council resulted in abandonment of
their villages, orchards and crops, and
further retreat to the protection of
the British at Fort Niagara
The home of Catherine Montour, sister
of "Queen" Esther Montour of Wyoming
notoriety and reputed grand-daughter of
Madame Montour interpretess for the
Colony of New York in early 16th century
Erected 1929 by the State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1779.
Location. 42° 20.046′ N, 76° 50.256′ W. Marker is near Montour Falls, New York, in Schuyler County. It is on New York State Route 14 south of Jackson Hill Road (County Route 14), on the right when traveling south. Markers are at a Catherine Creek public water access roadside pulloff. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton (here, next to this marker); Sullivan Expedition Route Between Lakes (here, next to this marker); Sullivan Trail (here, next to this marker); First Road in Schuyler County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Catharine's Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Queen Catharine (approx. 0.3 miles away); Former Site Of Seneca Engineering Co. (approx. 0.7 miles away); David Bennett Hill (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montour Falls.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. The Story of Catherine's Town NY (Brewster Blog, 2014). (Submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Clinton-Sullivan Campaign of 1779. (Submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
2. Catherines Town Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, February 28, 2025
3. Catherines Town Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York.
