Hudson in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Kiwanis Bicentennial Inspiration Fountain
and the nation. This fountain was made possible
through the generosity of the following:
[Concerned Citizens and Organizations]
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Dedicated to the City of Hudson
in commemoration of its first mayor
Seth Jenkins
April 22nd, 1785 to July 30th 1793
Given this 3rd day of May, 1975
as a bi-centennial tribute to this city
Erected 1975 by Greater Hudson Kiwanis Club and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1785.
Location. 42° 14.844′ N, 73° 46.978′ W. Marker is in Hudson, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Warren Street and Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Warren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Public Square/7th Street Park, Hudson NY 12534, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Warren Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam (approx. 0.4 miles away); WWII Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Davis Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korea (approx. 0.4 miles away); Operation Desert Storm (approx. 0.4 miles away); 128th New York State Volunteer Infantry (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson.
Also see . . . A History of Hudson NY. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.