Hudson Falls in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hon. Silas Wright

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012

1. Hon. Silas Wright Marker

Inscription. During his youth Silas Wright came to Sandy Hill, now Hudson Falls, to learn to be a lawyer, serving his clerkship in this small building. This was the law office of Hon. Henry C. Martindale, a judge of the Court of Common Pleas and a Member of Congress.

Gov. Wright studied the law under the guidance of Judge Martindale and did become a lawyer. He was born in 1795 and died in 1847, at his home in Canton, St. Lawrence County. In addition to being governor he served in the United States Senate.

Erected 2004 by Village of Hudson Falls.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 43° 18.045′ N, 73° 35.186′ W. Marker is in Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 4) and Maple Street (New York State Route 196), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson Falls NY 12839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixteen Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Washington

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(about 400 feet away); Gov. N. Pitcher (about 500 feet away); Railway Bridge Piers (about 700 feet away); Townsend Harris (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sandy Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson Falls.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012

2. Hon. Silas Wright Marker

Marker in Hudson Falls image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012

3. Marker in Hudson Falls

Law Office of Judge Henry C. Martindale image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012

4. Law Office of Judge Henry C. Martindale

Future governor Silas Wright began his law career in this building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.