Hurley in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Guard House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. Old Guard House Marker
Lieut. David Taylor, British spy, was confined in this house and hanged on an apple tree, October 18, 1777Erected 1938 by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1777.
Location. 41° 55.555′ N, 74° 3.83′ W. Marker is in Hurley, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Main Street (County Route 29), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hurley NY 12443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Old Guard House (here, next to this marker); Hurley Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurley Roadbed (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mine Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Road (about 400 feet away); Van Deusen House (about 500 feet away); Col. Charles De Witt (about 500 feet away); General Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurley.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. Marker on Main Street in Hurley
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. Old Guard House
Photographed By Scott J. Payne, February 13, 2023
4. Old Guard House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 533 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.
