Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Allin Inn
This Tablet is Erected by the Montgomery County Historical Society. To mark The James Allin Inn where was held the initial meeting for the organization of the Town of Amsterdam on the first Tuesday in April 1794. Also where the name of The Village of Veddersburg was changed to Amsterdam April 5, 1808
Erected by Montgomery County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1794.
Location. 42° 58.256′ N, 74° 11.223′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Wallins Corners Road (County Route 15) and New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling east on Wallins Corners Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hurricana Stock Farm (approx. ¾ mile away); Cemetery 1774 (approx. 1.8 miles away); War Memorial/ Honor Roll (approx. 1.8 miles away); Old Hagaman Cemetery 1774 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pvt. Frank J. Sirchia Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pawling Hall (approx. 1.9 miles away); Calvary Reformed (approx. 1.9 miles away); Anti Slavery Soc. (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Amsterdam celebrates an anniversary. City Gazette website entry (Submitted on August 30, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.