Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to the Beattie-Powers Place

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 19, 2026

1. Welcome to the Beattie-Powers Place Marker

Inscription. This 6-acre park was given to The Village of Catskill in 1990 for the benefit of the community by Mary Deane Beattie

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Friends of Beattie-Powers maintains everything you see here: the grounds, house and gardens. The Friends also present concerts, lectures and more. Want to help? Become a garden volunteer, or give money. Your donation will ensure the future of Catskill's highest point.
Learn more at www.beattiepowers.org Go Explore the History.
James Powers was a life-long resident of the Village of Catskill, where he lived as a prosperous lawyer, land developer, and gentleman farmer. He served as eighth president of the village and as a state senator (1836-39). His father-in-law, Orrin Day, was the first president of the village. From his father-in-law, Powers purchased a tract of land which ranged from approximately present-day Broad Street to the Hudson River, bounded by Harrison and William Streets. By 1839 Powers had built this Greek Revival House overlooking the river. The structure is derived from plans by Minard Lafever, whose pattern books were widely circulated and used

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by local carpenters as building guides. Lafever was praised as one of America's finest architects by Calvert Vaux, the architect whose work includes New York City's Central Park, and who collaborated with the artist Frederic Church for designs at Olana - directly across the river from Beattie-Powers Place.

History Richard N. Phillip, Catskill Town/Village Historian

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 42° 13.112′ N, 73° 51.487′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. It can be reached from Powers Place. Marker is in the parking lot of the Beattie-Powers Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Catskill NY 12414, 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

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 19, 2026

2. Welcome to the Beattie-Powers Place Marker

also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Catskill Walking Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Catskill Walking Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greene County 250th American Anniversary Time Capsule (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sacred to the Memory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Silent Testament (approx. 0.3 miles away); The World War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayette’s Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); 335 Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catskill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Catskill Walking Tour (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Beattie-Powers Place Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 19, 2026

3. Beattie-Powers Place Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.