New Paltz in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Betty
Formerly of New York City
Enslaved here ca. 1694
by Pierre Deyo
First known African woman to reside in New Paltz
Erected by Witness Stones Project. (Marker Number NPLZ4 NY16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1694.
Location. 41° 45.074′ N, 74° 5.286′ W. Marker is in New Paltz, New York, in Ulster County. It is on Huguenot Street south of Broadhead Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Huguenot St, New Paltz NY 12561, 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: Jack (here, next to this marker); The First Black Residents of New Paltz - Jack and Betty (here, next to this marker); Deyo House (a few steps from this marker); Dubois House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Hasbrouck (within shouting distance of this marker); New Paltz Patentees (within shouting distance of this marker); New Paltz (within shouting distance of this marker); Walloon Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Paltz.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
