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

Thomas Dongan

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

1. Thomas Dongan Monument

Inscription. Thomas Dongan
Governor Of
New York
1683 - 1687 One of the greatest constructive statesmen ever sent to any English colony. The assembly which he created passed an act known as "The Charter of Liberties and Privileges" which assumed the sovereignty of the people and proclaimed religious liberty, the right of suffrage, trial by jury, and no taxation without the consent of the assembly.
Dongan's charter was the Magna Charta of American constitutional liberty. Many of its principles are embedded in the structure of our federal government.
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Born in Castlstown Kilrought
Now Celbridge.
County Kildare, Ireland

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 41° 42.479′ N, 73° 56.109′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It is at the intersection of Mill Street and Dongan Place, on the left when traveling west on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Italy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Street Historic Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mid-Hudson Bridge

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Intercollegiate Rowing Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Poughkeepsie's Little Italy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Catskill Mountains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steamboat & Ferry Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away); North River Steamboat of Clermont (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poughkeepsie.

Also see . . . Thomas Dongan on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

2. Thomas Dongan Monument

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

3. Thomas Dongan Monument

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

4. Thomas Dongan Monument

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Thomas Dongan image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

5. Thomas Dongan

Time Capsule in front of the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010

6. Time Capsule in front of the Monument

Dutchess County
Created Nov. 1, 1683
The Dutchess County
Tercentenary
Time Capsule
Placed Here Nov. 1, 1983
To Be Opened 2083
Plaque: Courtesy of The Area Fund of Dutchess County

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,339 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.