Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marble Mounting Block
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
1. Marble Mounting Block Marker
Martin Van Buren enjoyed his life at Lindenwald immensely, especially horseback riding. Located to your right is a replica of the marble mounting block President Van Buren used to get on and off his favorite Thoroughbred, Duroc. Van Buren would begin most mornings with a ride of ten to fifteen miles. He would then return to Lindenwald for breakfast and spend the remainder of the morning in the library or supervising farmhands. The mounting block was made using money donated by park visitors.Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren series list.
Location. 42° 22.197′ N, 73° 42.241′ W. Marker is in Kinderhook, New York, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the grounds of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, on the north side of the mansion. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Bustling Household (a few steps from this marker); Fertile Political Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen White Mulberry Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); 1849-50 A House Transformed (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Operations (within shouting distance of this marker); An Agrarian Lifestyle… (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lindenwald and the Old Post Road (about 300 feet away); Soil Improvers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinderhook.
More about this marker. A picture of a horse appears at the bottom of the marker.
Also see . . . Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
2. Marker at the Martin Van Buren NHS
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
3. Marble Mounting Block and Marker
The Marble Mounting Block can be seen in this photo to the right of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
4. Marble Mounting Block Marker
The marker and mounting block is seen here at the north entrance to the Van Buren mansion.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
5. Marble Mounting Block
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
6. Martin Van Buren's Lindenwald
The Marble Mounting Block and Marker are located on the north side of this mansion.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
