Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
J. Miller
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
1. J. Miller Marker
Drug Store
Lower Level
and
Miller Hall
Upper Level
c1850
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 1850.
Location. 42° 24.796′ N, 73° 40.638′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is on Main Street just west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3018 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: WH Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Thomas Shaughness (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Hotel
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Regarding J. Miller. Miller Hall: According to an article in the December 7, 1898 issue of the Chatham Courier newspaper, there was to be an auction social on December 9 of that year to benefit the Sunday School. Google's AI describes Miller Hall as "a central public assembly space in Valatie utilized for community auctions, society meetings, and local gatherings dating as far back as 1876." This description is based on the HRVH (Hudson River Valley Heritage) Historical Newspapers collection.
Additional keywords. Community gathering space Community meeting space
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
2. J. Miller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 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. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
