Washingtonville in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Duane W. Mays
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 18, 2025
1. Duane W. Mays Marker
1905-1929. Prominent semi-pro baseball player. Came to this village as a young boy. Accidentally shot on hunting trip resulting in his death.
Erected by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1147.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.
Location. 41° 25.564′ N, 74° 9.998′ W. Marker is in Washingtonville, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Depot Street and South Street, on the right when traveling north on Depot Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Depot Street, Washingtonville NY 10992, 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: Erie Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moffat Library (about 600 feet away); Korean and Vietnam Wars Monument (about 600 feet away); World War I Plaque (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); In Honor (about 600 feet away); To Our Fallen Heroes (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named In Honor (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washingtonville.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Duane W. Mays (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). (Submitted on October 22, 2025.)
2. New Historic Sign For Mays Field Honors Duane W. Mays (Orange County Courier Journal). Full title: New Historic Sign For Mays Field Honors Duane W. Mays, Who Made Baseball History in the Village (Submitted on October 22, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 18, 2025
2. Duane W. Mays Marker - the unveiling
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 18, 2025
3. Duane W. Mays Marker - unveiled
(L to R): Washingtonville Village Historian Jeanne Versweyveld,
Two Washingtonville Little League Members, and Washingtonville Mayor Tom DeVinko
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
