Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Purcell Fire House
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
1. James Purcell Fire House Marker
Honoring
The Valatie Fire Department
For Dedicated Service
In Memory of Charles B. Osborn
Of the Valatie Fire Department
Who Died on June 1, 1860 as a Result of Fighting a Fire
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 42° 24.793′ N, 73° 40.561′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Williams Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: J. Snyder (a few steps from this marker); E. Haddy
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 13, 2026
2. James Purcell Fire House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
