Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Academy
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
1. First Academy Marker
on this hill. Conducted
by Rev. Isaac Rysdyck.
Used for military hospital
in 1777.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 41° 32.39′ N, 73° 53.036′ W. Marker is in Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 52 and Old State Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 52. 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. Star Mills (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fishkill Tea Party (approx. 0.7 miles away); Maj. Genl. Marquis de Lafayette (approx. 0.7 miles away); Samuel Loudon (approx. ¾ mile away); Trinity Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Daniel Nimham (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dutch Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Enoch Crosby (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fishkill.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
2. First Academy Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
3. Fishkill Marker
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 713 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.
