Stuyvesant in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin F. Butler
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 22, 2019
1. Benjamin F. Butler Marker
Born here 1795 - died 1858
A reviser of state laws;
Regent 1829-32; Attorney
General U.S. 1833-38;
acting Sec. of War 1836-37
Erected 1936 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 42° 23.204′ N, 73° 46.975′ W. Marker is in Stuyvesant, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in front of small cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stuyvesant NY 12173, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stuyvesant Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Van Schaack (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Hudson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Powell Patent (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sharptown (approx. one mile away); Harvesters of Winter Cold (approx. 2 miles away); Newton Hook (approx. 2.1 miles away); Nutten Hooke (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuyvesant.
Regarding Benjamin F. Butler. Not to be confused with the Civil
War General
Also see . . . Benjamin Butler. (Submitted on April 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 22, 2019
2. Benjamin F. Butler Marker Site
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
