On North Water Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Water Street.
The original Pride flag created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker symbolized visibility, inclusion and pride for all members of the LGBTQ community. In 2018 designer David Quasar added a five colored chevron to the classic rainbow flag to place a . . . — — Map (db m175838) HM
Near North Washington Street (New York State Route 385) 0.2 miles north of Union Street.
A paddler's dream became reality in 2001 when Governor George E. Pataki announced funding for the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail stretching from Battery Park in the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County, to Battery Park in Manhattan.
Water . . . — — Map (db m182885) HM
On North Washington Street (New York State Route 385) at Rice Street, on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street.
Zion Lutheran Church
had as its first pastor
Justus Falkner,
1703-1723,
ordained-Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1703.
His was the first ordination
of a Protestant
clergyman in America — — Map (db m162020) HM
On Main Street at Pinewood Manor Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Site of Greene County
Agricultural Society Fair
1870-1936. Horse racing until
1961. Speedway held stock
car races for 6 weeks in 1974. — — Map (db m131415) HM
Erected 1883 to shelter Greene
County's sick and destitute.
Farm worked by residents.
Closed 1962. Converted to
County Office Bldg in 1963. — — Map (db m133071) HM
On Pine Street (New York State Route 23), on the right when traveling east.
The majestic Catskill Mountains hover over the west bank of the Hudson River as it winds its way south. These gentle peaks with their deep ravines, irregular ridges and rocky slopes long remained wild and desolate. Although small settlements began . . . — — Map (db m130588) HM
Near New York State Route 23, 0.1 miles east of New York State Route 385, on the right when traveling east.
Historic Bridges of the Hudson Valley Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Mid-Hudson Bridge opened August 25, 1930
Rip Van Winkle Bridge celebrates the 90th Anniversary of their sister bridge.
Artist: Jack Kelly, Rip Van Winkle Bridge . . . — — Map (db m158804) HM
Near New York State Route 23, 0.4 miles east of Spring Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building honors the loyalty and dedication of Edward J. Burns and Aloysius H. Curran.
As newly hired toll collectors they were on duty at this bridge when it opened on July 2, 1935.
In 43 subsequent years of service, "Mr. Burns" . . . — — Map (db m116800) HM
James Powers (1782-1868) was a life-long resident of the Village of Catskill, where he lived as a prosperous lawyer, land developer, and gentleman farmer. He served as eighth president of the village and as state senator (1836-39). His . . . — — Map (db m130578) HM
On New York State Route 23 east of Colewood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Before the construction of highway bridges across the Hudson River, more than 100 ferries provided crucial economic and social links to communities on opposite sides of the river. Ferry service, however, was unpredictable. It was relatively slow . . . — — Map (db m158664) HM
On West Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east.
Family home of Catskill native
General George Decker
appointed by President
John F. Kennedy
United States
Army Chief of Staff 1960-1962 — — Map (db m129479) HM
On Main Street at Allen Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The first in Greene County
stood 100 rods north
Built in 1675 by
Dirck T. Vanvechten
On-Ti-Ora Chapter NSDAR - 2021
Marker first erected 1932 NYSED — — Map (db m209807) HM
At one time, had an elementary school, a church, a railroad station, a post office, 5 grocery stores, a large cement plant, 1 ice house & a population of about 800 — — Map (db m129481) HM
On Main Street at Bridge Street when traveling north on Main Street.
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette visited Catskill and was escorted from a
steamboat to meet local envoys at Croswell's Hotel. — — Map (db m232010) HM
Near Water Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
Completed 1882 as first of
3 crossings of Catskill Creek
for Catskill Mountain Railway.
Took steamboat passengers to
summer resorts in mountains. — — Map (db m162019) HM
On Main Street at Factory Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Installed around 1913, when the original New York Restaurant opened its doors, this elevator was used to bring in various goods including coal, ice blocks used for refrigeration, and food.
We proudly display this piece of the past as . . . — — Map (db m232022) HM
Dedicated to the men who served in the Tenth New York Infantry
July 15, 1917-July 8, 1919
N.G.U.S.
Lieut. Col. Albert Saulpaugh
Captain Percy W. Decker Adj.
Sergt. Major Wm. Hock
Company E
Captain Daniel J. Cassidy . . . — — Map (db m129546) WM
On Mansion Street (New York State Route 385) at Spencer Street, on the right when traveling west on Mansion Street.
This African Methodist Episcopal Congregation was established in 1853 by free &
formerly enslaved people of Coxsackie. Church built 1856. — — Map (db m175175) HM
On County Route 42 at Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 42.
At this site in May 1775, the
Broncks signed the Coxsackie
Declaration opposing the
"Oppressive Acts of the
British Parliament." — — Map (db m176698) HM
On Washington Avenue (New York State Route 385) at Ely Street, on the right on Washington Avenue.
1941 In Memory Of 1945
Those Who Gave Their Lives In
World War II
Albright, Donald C.
Ames, Milton H.
Ballieul, Ferdinand A.
Hallenbeck, Lawrence E.
Hallenbeck, W. Harding
Hotaling, Earl O.
Irving, John D.
Mattice, Lawrence C. . . . — — Map (db m150302) WM
On Mansion Street (New York State Route 385) south of Spencer Street, on the right when traveling north.
George H. Scott
Organizer and leader of
Volunteer firemen
First President
Greene County Firemen's Assn.
1889
Tri-county Firemen's Assn.
Columbia-Greene-Ulster
1890
which became
Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Assn. . . . — — Map (db m234535) HM
Near County Route 42 near Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north.
In tribute to
Jessie Van Vechten Vedder
1859-1952. Photographer,
preservationist, founder of
historical society & author
of History of Greene County — — Map (db m176697) HM
On Pantaleo Place near River Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hub of commerce & travel
est. by 1810. From here local
goods were sent to market,
steamships docked and a ferry
crossed the Hudson River. — — Map (db m179125) HM
On New York State Route 395, on the left when traveling north.
First church building , 1733-1798, about 1/4 mile west on north side of road. Second church building, 1798-1861, on south side of road nearly opposite the first. Present building erected 1861.
Pastors
George Michael Weiss, 1732-1765
Johannes . . . — — Map (db m184371) HM
Near County Route 42 near Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north.
Prior to the Revolutionary War, burial
sites were unprotected, reused, unmarked, frequently disturbed and for other purposes such as agriculture. In the 1790s Americans reconsided how and where the dead were buried. This Bronck Burying Ground is . . . — — Map (db m178792) HM
Near County Route 42 near Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north.
In 1663, in what was then New Netherlands, Pieter Bronck and his wife Hilletje Jans built the stonehouse. Leonard Bronck, who used the Americanized version of Leendert, was the great grandson of Pieter and the son of Jan Leendert Bronck. Leonard was . . . — — Map (db m176702) HM
Near County Route 42 near Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Bronks, like many Dutch families, had deep roots in the Colony of New York.
The transfer of their loyalty from the Dutch to the English and then to the
Revolutionary government had been relatively smooth. By the beginning of the the . . . — — Map (db m176706) HM
Near County Route 42 near Peter Bronck Road, on the left when traveling north.
Under date of May 17, 1775, more than 220 “Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Cocksakie District in the County of Albany" put their names or marks to a document known to them as
"The Association,” popularly called “The Coxsackie Declaration.” . . . — — Map (db m176704) HM
On County Route 42 near U.S. 9W, on the left when traveling north.
About This Barn
Why does this barn have thirteen sides? We do not know, but the building itself is one variation of a type of farm building usually known as a round barn. Round barns have as few as five sides to as many as twenty, while . . . — — Map (db m176708) HM
Near Route 145, on the right when traveling south.
John Edward Lawe, stood tall in the U.S. labor movement, a union man all his working life: 35 years with the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO as a dues-paying
member, officer and international president (1985-1989). He was a dynamic . . . — — Map (db m131425) HM
On New York State Route 145, on the left when traveling south.
In 1840, one half mile east,
train plunged through trestle
into creek at High Rock ended career of Canajoharie Catskill Railroad — — Map (db m131389) HM
On New York State Route 214, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet commemorates the hundredth anniversary of New York State's Forest Preserve. The surrounding mountains, streams, and woodlands remain a legacy from the past protected by the constitution of New York State. They represent a heritage for . . . — — Map (db m127694) HM
On County Route 26 at New York State Route 81, on the right when traveling west on County Route 26.
1635 English Lawyer
John Stevens to New England.
In 1995, Family marked 360
yrs. in America. 1641 John at
Stamford, CT. 1793 Ruben to
Greenville. 1827, James buys
this 1790’s house from E. Reed.
Stevens Homestead 1827 - . . . — — Map (db m140977) HM
On County Highway 26 at Newly Road, on the right when traveling west on County Highway 26.
Brandy Hill
Settled 1790's by
Rundle and Butler Families.
Site of Cider Mill, Hotel,
Stage Coach Stop, Tin Shop,
Church, Saw Mill and Farms — — Map (db m140971) HM
On New York State Route 32, on the right when traveling south.
Pioneer in U.S. oil industry
drilled first oil well in
Titusville, PA Aug. 27, 1859
Born Greenville, NY Mar. 29, 1819
Died Bethlehem, PA Nov. 8, 1880. — — Map (db m129492) HM
On New York State Route 23A at Railroad Station Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23A.
Originally called Haines Corners. Founded by Edward
Haines, one of three brothers who came to the
mountains during the Revolution. Home to the grand
hotels of the 19th century - the Catskill Mountain
House and the Hotel Kaaterskill. — — Map (db m147049) HM
On New York State Route 23A at Railroad Station Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23A.
WWI
Ward Bovee •
Elvin Firmalino •
Joseph Gilespie •
Albert Hommel •
Arthur Layman •
George Linzey •
George F. Proser •
Henry Renner •
John Renner •
Howard Thorne•
Cecil Woodard
WWII
Harold F. Layman •
Charles B. Legg . . . — — Map (db m147234) WM
Near New York State Route 23A, 1.5 miles east of Wingate Road, on the right when traveling east.
New York State's highest waterfalls, one of the most
celebrated scenic sites in 19th century America,
painted several times by Thomas Cole and most
of the artists of the Hudson River School.
Also a favorite spot for American writers. — — Map (db m147045) HM
On New York State Route 23A, 2 miles east of Wingate Road, on the left when traveling east.
Site of
the Kiersted tannery
off Route 23A, at the foot of
Buttermilk Falls. A few foundations
remain of this tannery which was once
surrounded by a settlement called
East Hunter, with school and
post office. — — Map (db m147059) HM
Near Railroad Station Road (New York State Route 23A).
Ulster & Delaware Railroad Station
Haines Falls, N.Y.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places by the
United States
Department of Interior
c.1913 — — Map (db m187709) HM
On New York State Route 23A at Railroad Station Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 23A.
Step Back in Time on the KRT
The Northern Catskills area is one of the earliest vacation destinations in America. In
the early 1800s "going to the Catskills” meant
going to the Kaaterskill Region. Haines Falls
and the nearby Catskill . . . — — Map (db m147219) HM
Step Back in Time on the KFT
The Northen Catskills area is one of the
earliest vacation destinations in America. In the early 1800s “going to the Catskills” meant
going to the Kaaterskill Region. Haines Falls
and the nearby Catskill . . . — — Map (db m187710) HM
Near New York Thruway (U.S. 87), on the right when traveling south.
The deep ravines, irregular ridges and rocky slopes of the Catskill Mountains long remained wild and desolate. Small settlements began in mountain valleys before the American Revolution. After the war, population grew steadily as New Englanders . . . — — Map (db m28598) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 23A) at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Top Plaques:
In Honor Of
The Men And Women Of
Hunter
Who Served Their Country
In World War II
and
In Memory Of
Those Who Died
That We Might Live
Abramson, Ephraim M. ·
Benjamin, H. Chester. ·
Benjamin, Dayton L. . . . — — Map (db m159042) WM
On New York State Route 42 west of Basil Road, on the left when traveling west.
Honoring
Those Of
The Town Of
Lexington
Who Served
In World War I And
II For The
Freedom of Men
Everywhere
World War I
Bailey, Walter E. • Bailey, Wynford B. •
Beggs, George •
Bloodgood, Edward •
Clough, Frank •
Decker, . . . — — Map (db m147235) WM
Near New York State Route 144, 0.1 miles north of Nodine Mountain Road.
This experimental bowstring
truss is the world's first bridge
made of recycled plastic lumber,
and is comprised of 68,000 one
gallon milk jugs. Built in October
2000, it was instrumented and
load tested beyond 15 tons. — — Map (db m158563) HM
