Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
1. Van Wyck Homestead Museum Marker
From 1776-1783, this house was the center of the Fishkill Supply Depot, which also included barracks for 2,000 men. General Israel Putnam occasionally headquartered here.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 31.38′ N, 73° 53.322′ W. Marker is in Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 9 near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fishkill NY 12524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental Army Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Wyck Homestead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans of the Fishkill Supply Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Loudon (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fishkill.
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More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . . Van Wyck Homestead Museum. (Submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
2. Van Wyck Homestead Museum Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
3. Marker in Fishkill
The Van Wyck Home can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
4. Marker at the Fishkill Supply Depot
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
5. Van Wyck House
This house, built in the early 1730s by Cornelius Van Wyck, was the site of the Fishkill Depot during the Revolutionary War. In addition to Israel Putnam, it was visited by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, the Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Von Steuben, Horatio Gates, John Adams, Samuel Adams and John Jay.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
6. Van Wyck Homestead with Second Marker
The Van Wyck House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The plaque is seen here to the left of the front door.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
7. National Register of Historic Places Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
8. Another Van Wyck Homestead Museum Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
9. Inside the Van Wyck Homestead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
10. The Brinckerhoff Room
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2015
11. Van Wyck Homestead Kitchen
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
