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Copake Falls in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Copake Iron Works Historic District

 
 
Copake Iron Works Historic District Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019
1. Copake Iron Works Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Ironworks established in 1845 by Lemuel Pomeroy; later operated by the Miles family. Ceased operation in the 1920's. Acquired by Taconic State Park in 1928.

State and National Register of Historic Places
 
Erected 2007.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
 
Location. 42° 7.214′ N, 73° 31.113′ W. Marker is in Copake Falls, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 344 and Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 344. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copake Falls NY 12517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harlem Valley Rail Trail (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Taconic State Park (about 600 feet away); Blast Furnace & Charging Deck (about 700 feet away); Site of Pomeroy Houses (about 800 feet away); Isaac Chesbrough House (about 800 feet away); Copake Iron Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pomeroy Homes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copake Falls.
 
Also see . . .  Copake Iron Works Historic District - National Archives
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. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 17, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. ironmaking
 
Copake Iron Works Historic District Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019
2. Copake Iron Works Historic District Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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