Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Swallow House
c. 1845
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
1. The Swallow House Marker
the steamboat “Swallow” wrecked
on the Hudson River, April 7, 1845.
Erected by Village of Valatie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1845.
Location. 42° 24.857′ N, 73° 40.962′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. It is on Albany Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valatie NY 12184, 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 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: The Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wild's Mills at Valatie (about 600 feet away); Wild's Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nathan Wild House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gimp Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knox Gun Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glynn Homestead (approx. Ό mile away); Hoes House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valatie.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
2. Marker on Albany Avenue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
3. The Swallow House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,438 times since then and 187 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
