Beacon in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of Beacon
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
1. City of Beacon Marker
consolidation of Matteawan
and Fishkill Landing
Villages.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1913.
Location. 41° 30.931′ N, 73° 58.393′ W. Marker is in Beacon, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on North Avenue (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on Route 9D, between Van Ness and Rock Hill Roads. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beacon NY 12508, 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 walking distance of this marker: Mount Gulian
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
2. City of Beacon Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
3. City of Beacon 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 717 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
