Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bennett Gate
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
1. Bennett Gate Marker
In memory of Sidonie Bennett,
a Holocaust survivor and
Hungarian immigrant whose dream
of a Vassar education for her
daughter was realized here.
Given, with gratitude,
by Dr. Georgette Bennett '67 and her family
Dedicated, May 2009
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 41° 41.504′ N, 73° 54.014′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Raymond Avenue (New York State Route 376) and Collegeview Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Raymond Avenue. Located on the northwestern edge of Vassar College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughkeepsie NY 12603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mills Gate (here, next to this marker); Dutchess County War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Main Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Glebe House (approx. ¾ mile away); Poughkeepsie Civil War Memorial
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
2. Bennett Gate Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
