Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of Thomas Shaughness

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026

1. Site of Thomas Shaughness Marker

Inscription. Site of
Thomas Shaughness
c.1888
General Merchandise
and
Ready Made Clothing

Erected by Village of Valatie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 42° 24.809′ N, 73° 40.622′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3021 Main Street, Valatie NY 12184, 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 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: Welcome to Valatie (a few steps from this marker); WH Reynolds (within shouting distance of

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this marker); J. Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Hess (within shouting distance of this marker); E. Haddy (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Snyder (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Purcell Fire House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valatie.

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026

2. Site of Thomas Shaughness Marker

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026

3. Site of Thomas Shaughness Marker

Reifenberg Brewing occupies the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.