Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Hess
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
1. Peter Hess Marker
c. 1911
Hardware Store
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 1911.
Location. 42° 24.803′ N, 73° 40.585′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is on Main Street just east of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3025 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: E. Haddy (a few steps from this marker); J. Snyder (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Valatie (within shouting distance of this marker); James Purcell Fire House
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
2. Peter Hess Marker
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
3. Peter Hess Marker
On the door on the right.
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 8 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.
