Beekman in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Old Upper Road

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 24, 2009

1. The Old Upper Road Marker

Inscription. Along the Old Upper Road
The Old Upper Road In Washington’s diary it is documented the number of times he traveled this route & his visits to Col. Vanderburgh’s home on the Upper Road , which also served as a munitions depot. After the defeat of Burgoyne’s army, the defeated officers and their families were taken over Bull’s bridge on the Upper Road passing Col. Vanderburgh’s house to Fishkill Landing.

Erected 2007 by Town of Beekman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 36.67′ N, 73° 40.84′ W. Marker is in Beekman, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on Main Street (County Route 7) 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Located next to beekman Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughquag NY 12570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1754 Homesite (approx. ¼ mile away); Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Mill House (approx. one mile away); Site of Beekman Furnace (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pawling Beekman Turnpike (approx. 2.3

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miles away); The West Mountain Mission (approx. 2.3 miles away); Town Line (approx. 3.3 miles away); Potters Corners Burying Ground (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beekman.

Also see . . . Office of the Town Historian. Town website entry (Submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 24, 2009

2. The Old Upper Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,169 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.