Middletown in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Moses Dunning Stivers (1828-1895)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2025
1. Moses Dunning Stivers (1828-1895) Marker
Abolitionist, newspaper publisher, ally to General Van Wyck during the Civil War, merchant/druggist and educator. Leading citizen holding many civic and political offices throughout eleven presidencies including U.S. Congressman in 1889. Sons Lewis S. and John D. erected this "Middletown Daily Times" building in 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1895.
Location. 41° 26.748′ N, 74° 25.224′ W. Marker is in Middletown, New York, in Orange County. It is on King Street east of James Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 King Street, Middletown NY 10940, 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: Hotel Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); Erie RR Station (about 500 feet away); S. Maretta Thrall (about 500 feet away); First School Site (about 500 feet away); "Fireman Joe" (about
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Also see . . . Moses D. Stivers (Wikipedia). Overview:
Moses Dunning Stivers (December 30, 1828 February 2, 1895) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1889 to 1891.(Submitted on July 17, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2025
2. Moses Dunning Stivers (1828-1895) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
