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Other "Big Thunder" Markers.

By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 24, 2013

Home of 'Big Thunder' Marker

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1 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Averill Park — Home of 'Big Thunder' —

On New York State Route 43 close to Alps Mountain Rd, on the right when traveling east.

Dr. Smith Boughton, leader of 1844-45 anti rent war, lived here: 1838-1888 — — Map (db m315226) HM

2 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Hoags Corners — “Big Thunder” —

On Central Nassau Road (County Route 16) 0.2 miles west of Route 66, on the right when traveling east.

Here on July 4, 1844, Dr. Bouchton and his Calico Indians exhorted tenants against the Patroons. Their cry; "Down with the rent!" — — Map (db m145270) HM

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