Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lindenwald
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
1. Lindenwald Marker
President of the United
States lived here from
1841 to 1862.
Erected by New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 42° 22.149′ N, 73° 42.192′ W. Marker is in Kinderhook, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on Old Post Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kinderhook NY 12106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lindenwald and the Old Post Road (within shouting distance of this marker); 1849-50 A House Transformed (within shouting distance of this marker); Fertile Political Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marble Mounting Block (about 400 feet away); Fallen White Mulberry Tree (about 400 feet away); Farmhands and Fishing (about 400 feet away); A Bustling Household (about 400 feet away); Farm Operations (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinderhook.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
2. Marker at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Lindenwald can be seen in this photo to the right of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
3. Marker on the Old Post Road
When Martin Van Buren lived here, this road was the main route from New York City to Albany east of the Hudson River. This section is one of the few remaining unpaved sections.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
4. Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren's Home
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
