Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fishkill Tea Party
Fishkill Tea Party
Aug. 26, 1776, 100 women
forced Abram Brinckeroff
storekeeper, to sell them
tea at lawful price of
six shillings per pound.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1849.
Location. 41° 32.663′ N, 73° 52.31′ W. Marker is in Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling east. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Star Mills (a few steps from this marker); Maj. Genl. Marquis de Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Nimham (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Academy (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brinckerhoff – Van Voorhees House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Samuel Loudon (approx. 1.4 miles away); Trinity Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Dutch Church (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fishkill.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.