Beacon in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of Beacon
consolidation of Matteawan
and Fishkill Landing
Villages.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1913.
Location. 41° 30.931′ N, 73° 58.393′ W. Marker is in Beacon, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on North Avenue (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on Route 9D, between Van Ness and Rock Hill Roads. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beacon NY 12508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Gulian (approx. 0.4 miles away); J. Robert Cramer (approx. half a mile away); Lewis Tompkins Hose Company (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to Beacon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Margaret Fuller (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Mount Gulian (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Few (approx. ¾ mile away); Burial Site (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beacon.
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 589 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.