Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stephen Hendrickson's Inn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2026
1. Stephen Hendrickson's Inn Marker
Stephen Hendrickson's Inn;
1809-1878, the Forbus House;
Since 1876, the Nelson House
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 42.184′ N, 73° 55.774′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It can be reached from the intersection of Market Street and Cannon Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands in Nelson House Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Market Street, 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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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dutchess County (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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Constitution Ratification Site (about 400 feet away); Matthew Vassar (approx. 0.2 miles 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.
Regarding Stephen Hendrickson's Inn. After closing as a hotel in 1969, the Nelson House building served as Dutchess County offices until 1996, fell into abandonment, and was condemned for public safety before being torn down in December 2012.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2026
2. Stephen Hendrickson's Inn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Last updated on November 10, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
