Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dutchess County

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2026

1. Dutchess County Marker

Inscription. Created in 1683 and named
for the Dutchess of York.
The “T” in original name
is still used.

Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 41° 42.192′ N, 73° 55.77′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on Market Street just north of Cannon Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Nelson House Park, a relatively recent urban pocket park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Market St, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephen Hendrickson's Inn (a few steps from this marker); Lucille P. Pattison (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); In Affectionate Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution Ratification Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matthew Vassar (about 800 feet away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vassar Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poughkeepsie.

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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2026

2. Dutchess County Marker

In Nelson House Park, across Market Street from the Bardavon Theater.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2026

3. Dutchess County Marker

The side of the marker facing away from the pathway reveals the repairs done to this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Last updated on October 30, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.