Scarsdale in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wayside Inn
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
1. Wayside Inn Marker
During that long struggle for independence, a meeting place for Scarsdale patriots and the scene of repeated attacks by British soldiers.
Erected by
The Westchester County Historical Society
Scarsdale Chapter, 1927
Erected 1927 by The Westchester County Historical Society, Scarsdale Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 40° 59.533′ N, 73° 47.637′ W. Marker is in Scarsdale, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of White Plains Road (New York State Route 22) and Wayside Lane, on the left when traveling north on White Plains Road. Located on the front of the Wayside Cottage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1039 White Plains Road, Scarsdale NY 10583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Scarsdale Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Daniel D. Tompkins Birthplace (approx. half a mile away); Gen. Howes Headquarters (approx. 1.1 miles away); Eastchester Memorial Park
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Regarding Wayside Inn. The Wayside Cottage in Scarsdale, the earliest portion built around 1715-1720, is the community's oldest building and one of the oldest preserved residences in the United States.
During the British occupation of New York, the Scarsdale area was known as "neutral ground" and the farmhouse-turned-inn was frequented by soldiers from both sides and was the scene of Revolutionary War skirmishes. Owners of the property have included Caleb Heathcote, the first Lord of the Manor of Scarsdale, and three generations of Varians, a locally prominent family. Since 1919 Wayside Cottage has been a community-oriented property, and is now the custodial responsibility of the Junior League of Central Westchester, the group responsible for most of its restoration.
Also see . . . Wayside Cottage, Junior League of Central Westchester
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
2. Plaque on the Building
days known as "Wayside" together
with one acre of land was given by
Emily Ogden Butler
To the Village of Scarsdale on
the 16th day of May 1919 for the
purpose of preserving this historic
building of fostering a general
public and democratic spirit
and of providing a centre for
civic welfare in the community
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
3. Wayside Inn Entrance
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
4. Roadside Sign
Cottage
-Est-
1729
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5. Wayside Inn
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
6. Wayside Inn
The plaque beneath the window lists the owners
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
7. Owners of the Wayside Inn
Wayside
Abraham Hyatt 1722
Thomas Hadden 1729
James Varian 1764
Mark Spencer 1851
Charles Butler 1864
Emily Butler 1897
Village of Scarsdale 1917
Junior League 1953
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
