Tarrytown in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cold Spring
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
1. Cold Spring Marker
in memory of
Gen. John C. Freemont
“The Pathfinder”
a former resident
A.D. 1913
Erected 1913.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 41° 6.008′ N, 73° 51.67′ W. Marker is in Tarrytown, New York, in Westchester County. It is on N Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is adjacent to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarrytown NY 10591, 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Cold Spring (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . John C. Frιmont. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
2. Marker for Gen. John C. Freemont
Known as the "Pathfinder," John Frιmont is best known for his trailblazing accomplishments in the Far West. He was also a Senator and Civil Governor of California, Governor of the Arizona Territory, Major General in the Civil War, and the first Republican nominee for President.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
3. Cold Spring Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
4. Marker on N Broadway
Marker is located near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
