Dutchess County

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

1. Dutchess County Marker

Inscription.
Created in 1683 and named
for the Dutchess of York.
The “T” in original name
is still used.

Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 41° 31.512′ N, 73° 35.271′ W. Marker was in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. It was on New York State Route 22 half a mile north of Route 311, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Putnam County (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericksburg (approx. ¾ mile away); Patterson 9/11 Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic District (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); The Fellowship Hall (approx. 1½ miles away); Patterson Grange No. 939 (approx. 1½ miles away); Maple Avenue Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away).

Regarding Dutchess County. The marker was damaged in an auto accident several years ago. The marker is in the possession of a local resident. He has been unable to locate the appropriate parties that would finance the replacement and re-dedication of the marker.

(Missing) Dutchess County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 14, 2009

2. (Missing) Dutchess County Marker

The marker was located just beyond the Dutchess County sign on the yellow post.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on September 12, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.