Mohawk in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Volkert Veeder
Volkert Veeder
Montgomery County Delegate
To Constitution Ratification
Convention at Poughkeepsie
17 June - 26 July 1788
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1788.
Location. 42° 56.576′ N, 74° 24.446′ W. Marker is in Mohawk, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 5 and Martin Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 5. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3810 State Route 5, Fonda NY 12068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of The Battle of Oriskany (approx. half a mile away); Herkimer Home - 1764 (approx. half a mile away); Mohawk Area (approx. half a mile away); Johnson Hall - 1763 (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Mohawk Area (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veeder Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kateri's Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); A Liberty Pole (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Additional keywords. Fonda

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2013
2. Volkert Veeder Marker
A multi-car CSX train derailment on Thursday, June 27, 2013 closed a large section of Route 5 in the Montgomery County town of Mohawk, including this section near Martin Road. By July 5th trains were getting through, but the clean up effort was still underway and the highway not yet opened.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.