Berne in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Johannes Dietz
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 11, 2010
1. Johannes Dietz Marker
Near this spot in September 1781 Johannes Dietz and seven members of his family were massacred by Tories and Indians.
Erected 1926 by Tawasentha Chapter D.A.R. and the State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1781.
Location. 42° 35.014′ N, 74° 7.259′ W. Marker is in Berne, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Switzkill Road (County Route 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1451 Switzkill Road, Berne NY 12023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lutheran Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Reformed Dutch Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Weidman Home (approx. 3 miles away); Mill Site (approx. 3 miles away); Anti-Rent (approx. 3.1 miles away); Ax Factory (approx. 3.1 miles away); Schools (approx. 3.1 miles away); Dedicated (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berne.
Also see . . . Dating the Dietz Massacre: Correcting Two Centuries Of Confusion and Error
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Additional keywords. Tory, Indian, East Berne
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 11, 2010
2. Johannes Dietz Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 11, 2010
3. Johannes Dietz Marker
The house beyond the marker is 1451 Switzkill Road. The view is to the south.
via the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, unknown
4. The Dietz Massacre
painting by Jacob Dietz, son of Johannes
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 2,636 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
