Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mastadon Dig 1800
Photographed By Brian Walsh, November 21, 2011
1. Mastadon Dig 1800 Marker
1st U.S. Science expedition remains exhibited London & Amer. philosoph. Society, Philadelphia. Dig Painted by Charles W. Peale, 1810.Erected by H.M.A. Montgomery House.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Paleontology • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 41° 31.542′ N, 74° 12.751′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on New York State Route 17K, one mile west of New York State Route 208, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1130 Rt-17k, Montgomery NY 12549, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ward’s Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Pleasure Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); Smith Homestead (approx. 2.2 miles away); Montgomery House (approx. 2.3 miles away); German Town (approx. 2.3 miles away); “Colored Cemetery" (approx. 2.6 miles away); Town of Montgomery Civil War Monument
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Additional keywords. Charles Willson Peale
Photographed By Brian Walsh, November 19, 2011
2. Mastadon Dig 1800 Marker
View traveling West on NY Route 17K
Photographed By Brian Walsh, November 21, 2011
3. Mastadon Dig 1800 Marker
View traveling East on NY Route 17K
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2011, by Brian Walsh of Montgomery, New York. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2011, by Brian Walsh of Montgomery, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
