Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

U.S. Hotel

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

1. U.S. Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built c. 1871 on the site of earlier inns dating back to the 18th century. Also believed the site young Martin Van Buren tried his first court case.

Erected by Village of Valatie.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 42° 24.81′ N, 73° 40.657′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on Main Street, between Church Street and Lake Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3015 Main Street, Valatie NY 12184, 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 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: WH Reynolds (a few steps from this marker); J. Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Thomas Shaughness (within shouting distance of this marker); Glynn Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Valatie (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Hess (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); E. Haddy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valatie.

Marker in Valatie image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

2. Marker in Valatie

The marker is seen here to the left of the front door of the U.S. Hotel.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

3. U.S. Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 982 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.