Katonah in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bedford House
On Route 22 near Katonah
— Historic New York —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 14, 2009
1. Historic New York Bedford House Marker
Jay represented New York in the Continental Congresses and helped to draft the first State Constitution. He was one of the Commissioners who arranged the Treaty of Paris of 1783, ending the American Revolution; and he negotiated with Great Britain the famed Jay Treaty of 1794.
A co-author of the Federalist Papers, Jay was influential in bringing New York State to the support of the Federal Constitution.
Erected 1981 by State of New York Education Department and the Department of Public Works.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 41° 15.078′ N, 73° 39.564′ W. Marker is in Katonah, New York, in Westchester County. Marker can be reached from Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road. Located in the Sundial Garden on the grounds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Brick Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Schoolhouse and Homestead Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); John Jay Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stable Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farm Manager’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Jay Potting Sheds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Beech Allee (Avenue) and Stone Fences (about 300 feet away); The Homestead Farm (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katonah.
Also see . . .
1. Jay Treaty on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 20, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Federalist Papers on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 20, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 14, 2009
2. Historic New York Bedford House Marker
The garden gate is on the left.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 14, 2009
3. Historic New York Bedford House at the John Jay Homestead
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 3, 2023
4. Bedford House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,136 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on November 21, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on December 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
