Wingdale in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York State
Photographed by Michael Herrick,
1. New York State Marker
Explored by Dutch, 1609,
Settled by Dutch, 1624;
Under English Rule After
1664. Named for Duke of
York, Later King James II
State Education
Department 1935
Erected 1935 by NY State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1609.
Location. 41° 38.675′ N, 73° 31.185′ W. Marker is in Wingdale, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on New York State Route 55 0.1 miles west of Hoyt Road, on the right when traveling east. Located where Rt 55 crosses the state line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wingdale NY 12594, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gaylordsville World War II Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away in Connecticut); Clove Road Camp (approx. 2.2 miles away); Masiero Winship Post 1811 Veterans Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); Oblong Meeting House (approx. 4.7 miles away); The First Oblong Friends Meeting House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Sherman (approx. 4.7 miles away in Connecticut); Sherman Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by Michael Herrick,
2. New York State Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick,
3. New York State Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick,
4. New York State Marker
The small obelisk is inscribed "SH 1929"
Photographed by Michael Herrick,
5. New York State Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 2, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
