Saugerties in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Saugerties”

from the Dutch for “Little Sawyer”

Historical Marker on Little Sawyer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson

1. Historical Marker on Little Sawyer

2025 sculpture by Chrissy Mabee in the Barkin’ Around Saugerties street art exhibition.

Inscription. In 1831 the village was incorporated under the name “Ulster.” In 1855 the village changed its name to “Saugerties” originating from the Dutch phrase “dezaagertjes” which means “the Little Sawyer,” a reference from Dutchman Barent Cornelis Volge, who operated a sawmill along the stream called Sawyers Mill.

Erected by the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce, the artist Chrissy Mabee, and sponsored by Fred Costello and Greg Chorvas. (Marker Number L.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 42° 4.658′ N, 73° 57.201′ W. Marker is in Saugerties, New York, in Ulster County. It is on Main Street west of Partition Street (U.S. 9W), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 253 Main St, Saugerties NY 12477, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post Tavern Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kiersted House (approx. ¼ mile away); Schoonmaker Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Mynderse House (approx. half a mile away); Sawyer's Mill (approx. 0.7 miles away); Barclay Heights (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saugerties.

More about this marker. This sculpture is one of 35 works of street art commissioned by the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce for their Barkin’ Around Saugerties display for the 2025 summer season. This is the only one of the 35 pieces that qualifies as a historical marker as it meets all of our criteria: It is outdoors, designed to be withstand the elements for years, and summarizes a bit of local history.

“Little Sawyer” image. Click for full size.

2025 sculpture by Chrissy Mabee. Photographed by Trudi Jacobson

2. “Little Sawyer”

2025 sculpture by Chrissy Mabee, Photographed by Trudi Jacobson

3. “Little Sawyer”

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.