Johnstown in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Burk's Inn
Photographed by Joe Harness, July 19, 2011
1. James Burk's Inn Marker
Moved here about 1788. Lot formerly Sir WM Johnson's. Village called John's Town. Younglove home 1812-1926. D.A.R. Chapter House 1926
Erected 1936 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 43° 0.176′ N, 74° 22.445′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, New York, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of S. Williams Street and W. Montgomery Street on S. Williams Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown NY 12095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Talmadge Edwards (a few steps from this marker); 1 Mile to Baronial Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Johnstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Johnstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Johnstown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony (approx. 0.2 miles away); Matthias B. Hildreth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Johnstown (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Additional keywords. Black Horse Tavern
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 30, 2013
2. James Burk's Inn Marker
They've mounted the marker on a taller post recently.
Photographed by Joe Harness, July 19, 2011
3. James Burk's Inn
Photographed by E C Newton, c1906
4. Black Hawk Tavern
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 30, 2013
5. James Burk's Inn & Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 30, 2013
6. James Burk's Inn & Marker
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1936
7. "Black Horse Tavern, Johnstown, Fulton County, NY"
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on December 6, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 2, 2019, by David Shedlock of Newton, Iowa. 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
