Middleburgh in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroad Depot
Historic Transportation
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
1. Railroad Depot Marker
Schoharie RR. 5 - Mile Line
Est. 1867 Ceased Operation
In 1936. Depot later Moved
Here & Rail Yard Became Park.
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Historic Transportation (WGPF), and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 42° 36.03′ N, 74° 19.926′ W. Marker is in Middleburgh, New York, in Schoharie County. It is on Wells Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middleburgh NY 12122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Weiser's Dorf (approx. Ό mile away); 1st Reformed Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hops (approx. 0.4 miles away); Timothy Murphy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Middle Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Site of Middle Fort (approx. half a mile away); Hon. Jonathan Danforth Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burial Place (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middleburgh.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Site of Schoharie Junction marker relates to the Schoharie Valley Railroad as well as the Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroad.
Additional keywords. Middleburgh & Schoharie Middleburgh and Schoharie Schoharie & Middleburgh Schoharie and Middleburgh
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
2. Railroad Depot & Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
3. Railroad Depot & Marker
From the deck built around the depot building the marker can be seen in the distance at the roadside.
Private Collection, June 2008
4. Middleburgh & Schoharie Station circa 1900
The Middleburgh & Schoharie Station in the Middleburgh yard. When the station was originally built circa 1867 it did not have the larger canopy as shown here. The canopy was extended and the ornamental wooden brackets were added through the private donations of a local Middleburgh resident. This postcard is from a private collection.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 24, 2008
5. Middleburgh & Schoharie Station 2008
The Middleburgh & Schoharie Station was moved a short distance from where it was built to the corner of Wells St. and Maple Ave., and has been used as a private residence for many years. In 2003, the Village of Middleburgh was awarded a grant for $370,438 to restore its historic train station and develop it as a museum of railroad history.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2009, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
