Warrensburg in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

3-Step Mounting Block

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 2, 2024

1. 3-Step Mounting Block Marker

Inscription. Off to the right is a large mounting block, an artifact from the 19th & early 20th centuries when the Grand Army House stood on this site. The block made it easier for hotel guests and other travelers to climb aboard or step down from horse-drawn carriages or large Stanley Steamer Mountain Wagon auto stagecoaches or to mount horses.

Erected by Warrensburgh-Thurman Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 43° 29.457′ N, 73° 46.019′ W. Marker is in Warrensburg, New York, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 9) and Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3735 Main Street, Warrensburg NY 12885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mounting Block (here, next to this marker); Warrensburg (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floyd Bennett Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Town of Warrensburgh (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trolley Power (approx. 0.6 miles away); Warrensburg Historical Park

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Brick Smokehouse (approx. one mile away); Historic Oscar Elm Tree (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrensburg.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 2, 2024

2. 3-Step Mounting Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.