On New York State Route 9G at Station Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9G.
On Hudson River and Roeliff
Jansen Kill. Built in 1699
by first lord of the manor
Robert Livingston and wife
Alida, on land grant of 1686. — — Map (db m132580) HM
On New York State Route 23B, 0.1 miles south of Spook Rock Road (County Route 29), on the right.
Claverack a district 1772.
Hillsdale taken off 1782,
Hudson 1785. Organized as
a town 1788. Greenport set
off from Hudson City 1837 — — Map (db m150383) HM
In his fantastical tale, Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving told of how the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew appeared once every twenty years in the Catskill mountains, across the river from here. According to the story, the . . . — — Map (db m130614) HM
Livingston a manor 1686, a
dist. 1772, included Ancram,
Taghkanick, Gallatin, Copake,
Clermont. Town 1788. In 1837
Greenport formed from Hudson — — Map (db m137804) HM
On Warren Street at Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Warren Street.
was dedicated May 3, 1975 to honor the volunteers
and the nation. This fountain was made possible
through the generosity of the following:
[Concerned Citizens and Organizations] . . . — — Map (db m118546) HM
Near New York State Route 9H, 0.2 miles north of Fischer Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Dutch came to the New World in the early 1600s in search of riches, and quickly saw the vast potential of the fur and timber trades. Only after the need arose for a steady food supply did they realize the agricultural
possibilities of the . . . — — Map (db m244480) HM
On U.S. 9 at State Farm Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
Here in 1753 for two months
sat Commissioners to
divide Great Kinderhook
Patent of 1686.
Martin Van Buren later tried a
law case here. — — Map (db m205530) HM
Near New York State Route 9H, 0.2 miles north of Fischer Road, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to Columbia County Historical Society's interpretive exhibit exploring the
early heritage of the site, specifically the people, stories and events that shaped the
history and character of northern Columbia County.
The cultural heritage . . . — — Map (db m244315) HM
On Old Post Road (County Route 19) north of Livingston Circle, on the left when traveling north.
Alida Livingston, a capable courageous and diligent manager of her husband’s manor, she helped to settle Columbia County. George E. Pataki, Governor — — Map (db m136499) HM
On County Route 7, 0.5 miles west of Silvernails Road (County Route 7), on the left when traveling south.
Rev. Herman Vedder
in family since May 1, 1804.
Life lease from John Livingston
"shall minister & preach
gospel in Greenbush Church.” — — Map (db m145496) HM
On County Road 25 at Rossman Road, on the right when traveling north on County Road 25.
Chittenden Hollow on west side of falls. Here
George Chittenden built 2nd cotton mill in the county. Later called Rossman Mills — — Map (db m242223) HM
On South Street, 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 203, on the right when traveling north.
Prominent lawyer and leading
Federalist resided here 1759-
1789. He was a member of State
Assembly, delegate to the 1821
Constitutional Convention. — — Map (db m145520) HM
On New York State Route 203, 0.1 miles west of Goodrich Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Col. David Pratt 1738-1828,
Revolutionary War veteran,
built this house in 1777.
Led petition for 1793 law
clearing local land titles. — — Map (db m145517) HM
On New York State Route 203 at South Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 203.
Spencertown Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2018
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m145533) HM
On New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling north.
Also known as Nutten Hooke,
Coxsackie Station. Early industrial area. Sites of ferry 1820, Cary Brick 1902, R&W Scott Ice Co., 1885. — — Map (db m132615) HM
On New Street at Woods Lane, on the left when traveling east on New Street.
The history and landscape of the Stuyvesant Falls hamlet were shaped by the waters of Kinderhook Creek, which provided power for textile mills and the Albany-Hudson electric trolley line.
Textile Mills
Kinderhook Creek drops . . . — — Map (db m242402) HM
On New York State Route 82 at Lake Taghkanic Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 82.
Gallatin organized 1803 and included Ancram. Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger and included Copake. Both taken from Livingston — — Map (db m145467) HM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
“Valatie, from the Dutch Vaaltje meaning “Little Falls,” was settled about 1665 as part of the Kinderhook Seettlement. The original inhabitants were Mohigan, an Algonquian Indian people. The Dutch established grist and lumber . . . — — Map (db m37865) HM
On Port Watson Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Port Watson
Founded by Elkanah Watson
About 1805. Mills, Brewery
Rope Walk. Sent Arks, Rafts
Cargoes to Penna. Absorbed
By Cortland in 1867
— — Map (db m25425) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
Military tract deeded by Revolutionary soldiers to first religious society of Homer, 1805, for meeting house and burial ground
This society organized 1799 — — Map (db m141512) HM
On Route 11 near Hooker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lived solo in a lean-to six wintry weeks 1791-1792 subsisting on roots & bark until men returned with provisions from Windsor, NY — — Map (db m227319) HM
On Broome Street (U.S. 11) south of Main Street (New York State Route 221), on the left when traveling south.
Founded in 1799 by Abraham
Brink, second settler in
vicinity. An area landmark
and the forerunner of the
present Three Bear Inn. — — Map (db m131026) HM
On U.S. 11 at E Homer-Baltimore Road (County Route 108), on the left when traveling south on U.S. 11.
Tannery and shoe shop, 1810
Post Office 1812-1832
Hotels 1814-24; 1830-56
School 1801 on East Hill
Road Ľ mile E. Brick
Yard 1812. Store 1810 — — Map (db m213882) HM
On New York State Route 30 at B W S Road 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30.
THE DELAWARE AND NORTHERN RAILROAD served these communities from 1905 to 1942. A gas-driven car known as "the Red Heifer” delivered mail and transported passengers up and down the valley. Samuel R. Rosoff, known as Subway Sam for his work buiding . . . — — Map (db m180862) HM
On New York State Route 30 at B W S Road 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30.
"This was beautiful dairy land with crop land on the flats, pastures on the slopes which blended into steep forested mountainsides." Harry D. Archer The Damn Nuisance
IN ADDITION TO SHAVERTOWN, other hamlets now under the reservoir - . . . — — Map (db m180783) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 10) 0.1 miles east of Falls Mills Road, on the right when traveling east.
The anti-rent agitations of the 1830's and 1840's originated in the landowning system of colonial New York. Grants of extensive estates in the 17th and 18th centuries gave to the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons and other owners considerable power over . . . — — Map (db m136218) HM
On New York State Route 23 at New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23.
Native of Strathspey, Scotland.
Revolutionary War soldier.
Moresville's first settler-1786.
Magistrate, postmaster,
millwright, tavern & hotel owner.
Village called Moresville until 1874 — — Map (db m132113) HM
On New York State Route 10, on the left when traveling south.
Hamden: The Early Years
The Town of Hamden was organized in 1825
In its early years, butter was it's most valuable
commodity particularly during the Civil War years.
The size of a typical family farm was 80 to 100 acres
and supported 8 to . . . — — Map (db m137618) HM
On New York State Route 10 south of Sands Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Largest Community in the valley was Cannonsville, a center of commerce and civic life. Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist Churches served both spiritual and temporal needs. The Cannonsville Community House hosted dances, lectures, and . . . — — Map (db m241779) HM
On New York State Route 97 north of the bridge over East Branch of the Delaware River, on the left when traveling north.
The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (New York State Route 97) follows the Upper Delaware River through the western parts of Delaware, Sullivan, and Orange Counties. This unique highway connects the rafting and bluestone village of Hancock to the . . . — — Map (db m122138) HM
On New York State Route 23 at Colonel Harper Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 23.
This stone marks the location of the first house erected in the Town of Harpersfield in 1771 by John Harper for whom this town was named. It was burned in 1777 by the Indians and Tories under Brandt and Butler. — — Map (db m159037) HM
On New York State Route 30, 0.6 miles north of E Hubbell Hill Road (County Road 36), on the right when traveling north.
Family compound occupied
by farm, mills, stores
and homes since Milow and
Polly (Faulkner) Hubbell
settled here in 1848.
Listed on State and National Registers of Historic Places — — Map (db m24676) HM
On Main Street west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hamlet developed in 1840s. First hotel opened at this site 1845. Village named for Margaret Livingston when it incorporated in 1875. — — Map (db m132230) HM
Three Hudson Valley Dutch
families arrived in 1763 to
settle the Delaware Valley
where the Lenni Lenape
first hunted and fished. — — Map (db m132108) HM
Th East Branch of the Delaware of and its many tributaries- - the Binnekill, Bush Kill, Plattekill, Mill Brook, Dry Brook, Bull Run, Batavia Kill, Red Kill and others
are central to the history of the Village of Margaretville and the wider Town . . . — — Map (db m132228) HM
This stream-crossed valley beneath 3,200-foot Pakatakan Mountain has been attracting travelers since the Lenni Lenape found good hunting and fishing here hundreds of years ago. The first European settlers arrived in the region in 1763, and a small . . . — — Map (db m132158) HM
On Main Street (Route 30) north of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Roxbury Historic District is a concentration of buildings chronicling the
evolution of a rural Catskills village and is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The District includes Greek Revival and Italianate residential . . . — — Map (db m180678) HM
Near River Street south of Patterson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Centuries ago, the land including this park was the site of a stockaded Indian village and burial knoll. Other Indian villages followed at intervals. The area is rich in Revolutionary history. In 1901, a factory was built on this and adjoining . . . — — Map (db m220624) HM
On Maywood Lane north of Depot Street (New York State Route 35), on the right.
This Plaque Is Dedicated
To The Memory of the First
Settlers of Sidney Center,
Jacob and Martha Bidwell
Settled 1792
Donated by Rotary Club of Sidney, N.Y. — — Map (db m149559) HM
On Delaware Street (County Route 10) at Griswold Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street.
Near here, on 16 May 1785 Elizabeth North, fording the river on horseback, was the first of the settlers to reach their new home. — — Map (db m149323) HM
On Van Nydeck Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Teller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
1709 The Home of Madam Catharyna Brett
Born in the City of New York,1687 - died in this house, 1764
Wife of Roger Brett and daughter of Francis Rombout co-patentee with Gulian Verplanck of Rombout Precinct, comprising 85,000 acres of land . . . — — Map (db m144531) HM
On Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D) at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Wolcott Avenue.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon . . . — — Map (db m124897) HM
On Fishkill Ave (New York State Route 52) at Robert Cahill Drive, on the right when traveling west on Fishkill Ave.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon has . . . — — Map (db m144529) HM
On Main Street at Churchill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon has . . . — — Map (db m144532) HM
On Church Street at Connecting Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
1754 Homesite
Of Col. James Vanderburgh 5 th Regiment D. C. Militia Friend and Host of Gen. George Washington, Visitor Here During the Revolution
— — Map (db m24881) HM
On Beekman Poughquag Road (County Road 7) 0.1 miles Fordington Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Along the Old Upper Road
The Mill House
The Mill House built in 1749 by Robert Livingston, leased to Bartholomew Noxon in 1753 to Isaac Dennis in 1781,
later owned by FDR Jr. — — Map (db m24883) HM
On Route 82 at Clinton Corners Road, on the right when traveling south on Route 82.
On the National Register
of Historic Places
Bloomvale
Early Industrial Center,
Named for Isaac Bloom
(1748-1803), Judge, Miller,
Patriot, Politician — — Map (db m140618) HM
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