Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Wyck Homestead
1732
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
1. Van Wyck Homestead Marker
Army in Rev. War.
Used as officers Headquarters
1776 - 1783
Erected by Town of Fishkill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 31.341′ N, 73° 53.36′ W. Marker is in Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 9 and Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9. Marker is at the site of the Van Wyck Homestead Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fishkill NY 12524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Army Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Wyck Homestead Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial (about 300 feet away); Veterans of the Fishkill Supply Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Loudon (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fishkill.
Also see . . . Van Wyck Homestead Museum
this page online
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
2. Van Wyck Homestead Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
3. Van Wyck House
This house, located within sight of the marker, was built in the 1730s by Cornelius Van Wyck. During the Revolutionary War, 2000 troops were stationed at a depot located here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
4. inside the Van Wyck Homestead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
5. inside the Van Wyck Homestead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
6. Inside the Van Wyck Homestead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
7. Van Wyck Homestead
American General greets Benjamin Franklin at the Van Wyck House.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
