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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, Averill Park — Sand Lake Union —
On New York State Route 66, on the left when traveling north.
Cemetery formed 1841 from Rensselaer Glass Factory and Woodbine Cemeteries. Dr. Smith Boughton's grave, "Big Thunder" Anti-Rent War — — Map (db m135069) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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