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

Site of Pomeroy Houses

Iron Works Trail

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019

1. Site of Pomeroy Houses Marker

Inscription. Maps dating to the mid-19th century indicate that two dwellings once stood in this location. The homes were probably built in the early 1850's. One of the houses belonged to the first owner of the Copake Iron Works, Lemuel Pomeroy II, and later to his son William. The two houses were demolished in the early 20th century and later replaced with park cabins. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 7.17′ N, 73° 30.953′ W. Marker is near Copake Falls, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east. 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. Copake Iron Works (a few steps from this marker); Blast Furnace & Charging Deck (within shouting distance of this marker); Pomeroy Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Chesbrough House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pomeroy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charcoal Blast Furnace Operations (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Copake Iron Works

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(about 500 feet away); Blowing Engine House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copake Falls.

Also see . . . Copake Iron Works Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 17, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 22, 2019

2. Site of Pomeroy Houses Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.