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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Putnam County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Putnam County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Putnam County, NY (138) Dutchess County, NY (337) Orange County, NY (563) Rockland County, NY (267) Westchester County, NY (302) Fairfield County, CT (455)  PutnamCounty(138) Putnam County (138)  DutchessCounty(337) Dutchess County (337)  OrangeCounty(563) Orange County (563)  RocklandCounty(267) Rockland County (267)  WestchesterCounty(302) Westchester County (302)  FairfieldCountyConnecticut(455) Fairfield County (455)
Carmel is the county seat for Putnam County
Adjacent to Putnam County, New York
      Dutchess County (337)  
      Orange County (563)  
      Rockland County (267)  
      Westchester County (302)  
      Fairfield County, Connecticut (455)  
 
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1 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Brewster Soldiers Monument
On Railroad Avenue (County Route 53) at Morning Thorpe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Railroad Avenue.
Service For The Union In Honor Of Crosby Post 302 G A R Gift of William Andrew Ferris [ left tablet ] Dedicated to The Honor and Sacrifice Of Our Men and Women Who Served Our Country In Spanish American War . . . Map (db m37555) HM
2 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Brewster Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 6) 0.1 miles west of Wilkes Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to All From Brewster / Southeast Who Served in the Armed Forces Of the United States of America During Time of Conflict September 30, 2007 Designed by John Degnan and John Folchetti Committee Denis Castelli – . . . Map (db m25314) HM
3 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Chancellor Kent
On New York State Route 22, 0.1 miles south of Doansburg Road (County Route 65), on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m24657) HM
4 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Col. H. Ludington
On Milltown Road at State Line Road, on the left when traveling east on Milltown Road.
Here crossed Connecticut line, April 27, 1777, on march with his militiamen to aid in repelling British raiders at Danbury, CT.Map (db m139211) HM
5 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Dag Hammarskjold HouseHistorical Landmark
On Foggintown Road east of Hawks Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Here, Dag Hammarskjold U.N. Secretary-General enjoyed seclusion until his death in 1961. Dedicated U.N. Day October 24, 1973Map (db m137567) HM
6 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — DeForest Corners
On Gage Road at Sherwood Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Gage Road.
Where Col. Henry Ludington turned East on Old Road on his march to repel British raid on Danbury, CTMap (db m137559) HM
7 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — Old Southeast CemeteryOldest marked grave in Putnam County
On New York State Route 22, 0.1 miles south of Dykeman Road (New York State Route 311), on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m24586) HM
8 New York, Putnam County, Brewster — The Borden Bridge
On Main Street (U.S. 6) at Peaceable Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Across this bridge, during the Civil War, Gail Borden Jr.’s New York Condensed Milk Company shipped condensed milk to the Union Troops.Map (db m24511) HM
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9 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Cobra AH-1G/S/F Helicopter
Near Gipsy Trail Road (New York State Route 41) 1 mile north of Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 47), on the left when traveling north.
Cobra AH-1G/S/F Helicopter Length: 53' Weight: 8,404 lbs. Payload: 2500 lbs. Range: 359 miles Cruise Speed: 138mph • Although a 1966 model this helicopter was purchased by the US Army in November 1967. • Cobra 318 arrived in Vietnam . . . Map (db m37453) HM
10 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — County Court House
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) at Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 301), on the right when traveling north on Gleneida Avenue.
County Court House Was built in 1814 and the jail was added in 1855. There was one hanging in 1844 and it is today the second oldest working court house in New York State. Putnam County Bar Association 2001Map (db m37288) HM
11 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — County Fairgrounds
On Fair St (County Route 60) just east of Gleneida Ave (New York State Route 52), on the left when traveling west.
Organized in 1851 with land purchased in 1865. Agricultural exhibits and one half mile harness race track with grandstand operated until 1932.Map (db m69178) HM
12 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Drew Ladies Seminary
On Seminary Hill Road, 0.1 miles south of Gleneida Court, on the left when traveling south.
Drew Ladies Seminary Or Carmel Collegiate Institute was started by James Raymond in 1848. Daniel Drew took control in 1866 and began an expansion. Instruction ceased here in 1952. Guideposts 2002Map (db m37446) HM
13 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Drewsclift Cemetery
On Deans Corner Rd, 1.1 miles east of Brewster Ave (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east.
Daniel Drew, railroad and steamboat promoter, founder of Drew Seminary and University, builder of churches, buried here.Map (db m69180) HM
14 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Elisha Cole
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) at Fowler Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Gleneida Avenue.
Elisha Cole Came from Eastham, Mass. to Carmel in 1746, became the first pastor of the Baptist Church and served, along with 4 sons and a grandson in the Revolutionary War. Allan Warnecke, Historian Town of Carmel 2001Map (db m47550) HM
15 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Enoch Crosby
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) at Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 301), on the right when traveling north on Gleneida Avenue.
Patriot spy of the American Revolution. Was associated with Carmel. His farm was nearby and he is buried at Gilead. One mile from here.Map (db m37292) HM
16 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Enoch Crosby (Harvey Birch)
Near Mechanic Street, 0.5 miles south of Seminary Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
To The Memory Of Enoch Crosby (Harvey Birch) Patriot Spy Of The American Revolution June 5, 1750 – June 26, 1835 He Braved Danger And Death That This Land Might Be Free To The Cause Of Liberty He Offered His All. Without Hope Of . . . Map (db m37556) HM
17 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Gilead Cemetery
On Mechanic Street, 0.5 miles east of Seminary Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Gilead Cemetery Placed on The New York State Register Of Historic Places October 14, 1988 And on The National Register Of Historic Places December 1, 1988 This Bronze Plaque Is Dedicated by The Town of Carmel And The . . . Map (db m37535) HM
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18 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Gilead Cemetery
On Mechanic Street, 0.5 miles east of Seminary Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Those Resting Here Who Gave Military Service In the Revolutionary War Enoch Crosby • Jos Coldwell • Wm. Colwell, Capt. • Wm. Drew • Seth Foster • John Frost • Jacob Ganong • Reuben Ganong • Caleb Hazen • Caleb Hazen, Col. • Eleazer Hazen, Capt. . . . Map (db m37536) HM
19 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Hazen Hill
On Gleneida Avenue (U.S. 6) at Meadowlark Drive, on the left when traveling west on Gleneida Avenue.
. . . Map (db m37250) HM
20 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Hopkins Corners
On Stoneleigh Road (County Route 35) at Drewville Road (County Route 36), on the right when traveling south on Stoneleigh Road.
Hopkins Corners Homestead of Addison J. Hopkins was in this area in the 1800's. Descendant of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Mayflower Compact and Joseph Hopkins of Cape Cod one of Carmel's original settlers. Placed here by Richard C. Hopkins . . . Map (db m37529) HM
21 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — In Honor of All Native American Veterans
On Gipsy Trail Road (New York State Route 41) 1 mile north of Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 47), on the right when traveling north.
The Wappinger Confederacy The Wappinger Indians are a forgotten nation of eleven tribes and 15 other subtribes. Upon European contact, the Wappinger were living on the eastern side of the Hudson River, from the Bronx to Poughkeepsie and eastwards . . . Map (db m237841) HM
22 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — In Memoriam
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) 0.1 miles north of Stoneleigh Avenue (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
Honor The Dead By Serving The LivingMap (db m37383) WM
23 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Isaac Merrick
On U.S. 6 at Willow Spur, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 6.
Served in Nathaniel Scribner’s Company of the 7th Dutchess County Regiment New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. This allowed him to purchase this farm in 1813.Map (db m54291) HM
24 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Ludington’s Mill
Near New York State Route 52, 0.1 miles north of Ludingtonville Road (County Route 43), on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m71043) HM
25 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — M-60A3 Main Battle Tank
Near Gipsy Trail Road (New York State Route 41) 1 mile north of Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 47), on the left when traveling north.
M-60A3 Main Battle Tank These tanks were used extensively by the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Army, in the Viet Nam and Gulf Wars. Some of its characteristics are: Weight Combat Loaded: 55 Tons Main Gun: 105 Millimeter Machine . . . Map (db m37449) HM
26 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Major John Andre
On Croton Falls Road (County Route 34) at McAlpin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Croton Falls Road.
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780.Map (db m54289) HM
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27 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Marne Post 370 Veterans Memorial
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) 0.1 miles north of Stoneleigh Avenue (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice From Our Community In The Service Of Our Country Erected By Marne Post 370 American Legion 1947Map (db m37382) HM
28 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Old Baptist
On Gleneida Avenue (Route 52) at Fowler Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Gleneida Avenue.
Old Baptist Revolutionary War Cemetery Early church and burial site of more than a dozen Revolutionary War soldiers including patriot General James Townsend Frank Del Campo, Supervisor Town of Carmel 1999Map (db m47548) HM
29 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Old Kent Hwy. Dept
On NY Rt 52 (New York State Route 52) at N Terry Hill Rd on NY Rt 52.
Circa 1930s: expanded 1953 and served as town offices, justice court and police department until new town center was built in 2004. Kent recreation and Parks 2005.Map (db m69175) HM
30 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — One Room School Dist. #3
On Farmers Mills Rd, 4 miles west of Snadbeck Rd (New York State Route 52), on the left when traveling west.
Farmers Mill built in 1901. Used until 1946. Replaced an earlier building on Dean Road. Bought Jan. 1979 by Kent Historical Society.Map (db m69149) HM
31 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Parade Ground
On Ludingtonville Road (County Route 43) near New York State Route 52.
Here Col. Henry Ludington of Dutchess County Militia drilled his regiment, and mustered them many times to march against the British.Map (db m526) HM
32 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Putnam County Veterans Monument
Near Gipsy Trail Road (New York State Route 41) 1 mile north of Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 47), on the left when traveling north.
"Dedication" To Honor All Men And Women of Putnam County, New York Who Answered Our Nation's Call To Duty and Service In Time of War and Time of Peace Always Keep Them in Your Heart and Prayers for All Gave Some – Some Gave . . . Map (db m37514) WM
33 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Putnam County's First Park
Near Gipsy Trail Road (New York State Route 41) 1 mile north of Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (U.S. 47), on the left when traveling north.
Putnam County's First Park Established 1971 Board of Supervisors Edward S. Tuttle, Chairman – Southeast • Frank Barbarita – Kent • Kenneth Carlson – Putnam Valley • Albert Foshay – Carmel • Joseph Percacciolo – . . . Map (db m37526) HM
34 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Sibyl Ludington
On Ludingtonville Road (County Route 43) near New York State Route 52.
Sibyl Ludington rode horseback over this road the night of April 26, 1777, to call out Colonel Luddington's regiment to repel the British at Danbury, Conn.Map (db m525) HM
35 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Sibyl Ludington
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) at Stoneleigh Avenue (U.S. 6), on the left when traveling north on Gleneida Avenue.
Sibyl Ludington Rode horseback over this road the night of April 26, 1777, to call out Colonal Ludington’s regiment to repel British at Danbury, Conn. State Education Department 1935Map (db m37253) HM
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36 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Site of House of Solomon Hopkins
On New York State Route 301 south of Smokey Hollow Court, on the left when traveling south.
Enoch Crosby’s brother-in-law. Top story window was always opened for patriot spy to enter unobserved.Map (db m212130) HM
37 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Sybil Ludington — Revolutionary War Heroine —
On Gleneida Avenue (New York State Route 52) at Stoneleigh Avenue (U.S. 6), on the left when traveling north on Gleneida Avenue.
Sybil Ludington Revolutionary War Heroine April 26, 1777 Called out the volunteer militia, by riding through the night, alone, on horseback, at the age of 16, alerting the countryside to the burning of Danbury, Conn. by the British . . . Map (db m37252) HM
38 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Sybil Ludington — ...and her nighttime ride —
On New York State Route 52, 0.1 miles north of Ludingtonville Road (County Route 43), on the right when traveling north.
Sybil Ludington Here ended her night ride April 26, 1777 to summon militia of Col. Ludington’s regiment to repel British raid at Danbury, Conn. NYSED 1932 – Kent Town Historian 2008Map (db m71040) HM
39 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Sybil Ludington
On New York State Route 52, 0.1 miles north of Ludingtonville Road (County Route 43), on the right when traveling north.
Sybil Ludington Daughter of Col. Ludington Rode from her home here April 25, 1777, to call militia to repel Tyron’s raid on Danbury, Conn. NYSED 1932 – Kent Town Historian 2008Map (db m71042) HM
40 New York, Putnam County, Carmel — Those who Served our Country Buried in Farmers Mills Area Cemeteries
On Farmers Mills Rd, 0.5 miles east of Gypsie Trail Rd, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory Those who Served our Country Buried in Farmers Mills Area Cemeteries * Died in That Service James Ballard CW • Chas. Bates CW • Wm. H. Brown CW • * Webster Brundage CW • * Alex. C. Clauson CW • Alonso C. Collins CW • . . . Map (db m69166) HM WM
41 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Boring Mill Overlook
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
You are looking at the ruins of the boring mill, one of West Point Foundry’s vital centers and among the earliest buildings in the foundry complex. A large, two-story structure, the boring mill served several functions. The first floor was used for . . . Map (db m71312) HM
42 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Boring Mill Overlook
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
You are looking at the ruins of the boring mill, one of West Point Foundry’s vital centers and among the earliest buildings in the foundry complex. A large, two-story structure, the boring mill served several functions. The first floor was used for . . . Map (db m71319) HM
43 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Corporal James Harvey Hustis
On Main Street at Crown Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m44541) HM
44 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Foundry Brook
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Water descended from Foundry Brook to Battery Pond, then by elevated flume into a giant water wheel that turned the foundry’s gears and cranes, feeding air to the hot furnace fires. In the 19th century, Waterpower was power.Map (db m71329) HM
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45 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Foundry Dock ParkOur Stretch of the River
On Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
This serene site was once the bustling lifeline to the West Point Foundry, an industrial marvel and a technological powerhouse of its day. On the Waterfront Just after the War of 1812, President James Madison designated Cold Spring as one of . . . Map (db m44564) HM
46 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — From Forest to Factory to Forest
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
( East Side Marker : ) The landscape abundant forest and untamed waterpower that drew Gouverneur Kemble to open West Point Foundry in 1818 underwent dramatic changes over its decades of operations. The area’s woodlands were denuded to . . . Map (db m71318) HM
47 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — General George Washington
On Railroad Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Railroad Avenue.
General George Washington in frequent visits to the American troops encamped nearby during the War of the Revolution drank at this spring and gave it its name Cold Spring.Map (db m47504) HM
48 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Gouverneur Kemble1786   ┼   1875
On Chestnut Street (New York State Route 9D) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Chestnut Street.
A distinguished citizen Founder of West Point Foundry Twice member of Congress First Senior Warden of this church Honored and beloved by the communityMap (db m47530) HM
49 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — History of West Point FoundryA Birthplace of American Industry
On Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Water and Power West Point Foundry was one of America’s great early ironworks. An internationally renowned center of innovation and manufacturing, it’s been called the Silicon Valley of its day. Shortly after the War of 1812, President James . . . Map (db m168263) HM
50 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Honor Roll1917 – 1919
On Main Street at Chestnut Street (New York State Route 9D), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Dedicated in honor of the men of Cold Spring, Nelsonville and North Highlands who answered the call of their country in the World War * Died in Service * Percy W. Arnold • George A. Casey, D.S.C. • J. Harvey Hustis • Edward Burns • Charles . . . Map (db m44905) HM
51 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Jewel of the Hudson
On Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
West Point Foundry’s 1911 closing was a blow to Cold Spring, although many found work with the Hudson River Railroad and other industries. With the influx of new businesses in the Hudson Valley following World War II, the village began to enjoy a . . . Map (db m71314) HM
52 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Joseph A. Percacciolo, Jr.
On Bear Mountain – Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Bear Mountain – Beacon Hwy.
. . . Map (db m47537) HM
53 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — New York American Patriot Gardens
On Morris Avenue (New York State Route 9D) near Haldane Street, on the left when traveling north.
Paying tribute to those victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. This project is sponsored by the Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and . . . Map (db m47529) HM
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54 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — North Highlands
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at Fishkill Road (County Route 10), on the left when traveling north on Albany Post Road.
ME church est. here 1812 Rebuilt 1851 & 1878 Active through 1949 Demolished 2006Map (db m135878) HM
55 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Philipstown Honor Roll
On Main Street at Chestnut Street (New York State Route 9D) when traveling east on Main Street.
Killed in Action --------------- World War II Martin E. Adams Edward Budney H. Ellis Bowden Gerald Dale Warren Eitner W. Russell Farrell Ralph Fleming Arthur Gilman Walter Glanville Thomas Lutz Stanley Matthews Anthony Nastasi Allen W. Olsen . . . Map (db m44907) HM
56 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — The 1865 Office Building
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This magnificent building is the only freestanding structure remaining at the preserve from the foundry years, rising alone from the forest cover. Yet as the photo below shows, West Point Foundry was a massive complex of industrial shops, railways . . . Map (db m168356) HM
57 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — The West Point Foundry
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
A writer describing this military establishment observes: “During my visit I learned that since the [Civil] war began over three hundred cannon have been manufactured here for our government – the Parrott gun exclusively – to . . . Map (db m71303) HM
58 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — The West Point Foundry School
On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
The school was built in 1830 for immigrant apprentices at the West Point Foundry, enlarged for workers’ children in 1867, and incorporated into the Philipstown school system until 1891. William H. Taylor, a former foundry superintendent (pictured . . . Map (db m71315) HM
59 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — Warner Sisters
On Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
View to Constitution Island preserved by authors Susan Warner & Anna Warner who wrote the hymn “Jesus Loves Me.”   c. 1819-1915 George E. Pataki, GovernorMap (db m44527) HM
60 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — West Point Foundry Archaeological Site
Near Kemble Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m71320) HM
61 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring — World War II Veterans of St. Mary’s
On Chestnut Street (New York State Route 9D) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Chestnut Street.
This tree is dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of World War II to those veterans of that conflict who attended St. Mary’s. June 1993Map (db m47533) HM
62 New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring, Nelsonville — Thomas Davenport
On Main Street (New York State Route 301) near B Street, on the right when traveling south.
1682     1759 Pioneer settler, built his log house and reared his twelve children here about 1729Map (db m231783) HM
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63 New York, Putnam County, Cortlandt — Putnam County
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at Old Peekskill Road, on the right when traveling north on Albany Post Road.
Putnam County Named for General Israel Putnam, commander of American forces in the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution. Map (db m37131) HM
64 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Beverley Robinson’s House
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) north of Lawes Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1758             Burnt 1892 Headquarters of Washington, Putnam, Arnold and other Generals Commanding the Highlands.Map (db m71302) HM
65 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Fort Hill
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
On the hill to the west are the north and south redoubts, built in 1778, for the defense of the Highlands against British.Map (db m44460) HM
66 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Garrison Veterans Memorial
On Garrisons Landing, on the right when traveling south.
“Lest we forget to honor the men and women of this community who served their country in war and peace” * * * * * This memorial placed here by grateful citizens December 1966Map (db m47516) HM
67 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Mandeville’s
On Lower Station Road (County Route 12) at Bear Mountain Beacon Highway (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling west on Lower Station Road.
This house, built in 1737 was headquarters of Commanders of American troops defending West Point, from 1778 to 1783.Map (db m20704) HM
68 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Old Schoolhouse
On Old Albany Post Rd, 0 miles Sprout Brook Rd, on the right when traveling east.
One-room Continental Village School was built circa 1840 on land donated by William Briggs. Merged into Van Courtlandtville School 1935.Map (db m55348) HM
69 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Robinson House
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) north of Lawes Lane, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
Here stood the Robinson House, where Benedict Arnold, his treason disclosed, fled from his wife and baby to the British ship Vulture.Map (db m47506) HM
70 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — South Redoubt
On Cat Rock Road (New York State Route 403) east of Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D), on the left when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m20701) HM
71 New York, Putnam County, Garrison — Twin Redoubts
On Old West Point Rd at Old Albany Post Rd, on the left when traveling west on Old West Point Rd.
Cedar Hill to the east and Fort Hercules (Argyl's) to the west were in use by Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War.Map (db m55291) HM
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72 New York, Putnam County, Holmes — Ludington's March
On Ludingtonville Rd, 0.3 miles east of New York State Route 52.
Col. H. Ludington led his men over this road, April 27, 1777 to join in repelling British Raiders at Danbury, ConnMap (db m69174) HM
73 New York, Putnam County, Kent — Carver Bridge
On Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 301) at Belden Road, on the right when traveling south on Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road.
. . . Map (db m22707) HM
74 New York, Putnam County, Kent — Daniel Nimham
On Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road, 0.1 miles north of Nimham Road, on the left when traveling south.
Daniel Nimham Last sachem of Wappinoe or Wappinger Indians, friend of whites, who sued Adolph Philipse to retrieve land. Had his village here. State Education Department 1932 Map (db m22704) HM
75 New York, Putnam County, Kent — Philips Smith Farm
On Carmel-Kent Cliffs, 0.5 miles north of Hickory Nut Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
288 acres, first rented in 1775, then purchased in 1816 through forfeiture land sales for his service in the Revolutionary War; sold by Arthur Smith in 1918.Map (db m22705) HM
76 New York, Putnam County, Kent — Union CemeteryEstablished 1863
On Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road (New York State Route 301) 0.5 miles south of Cold Spring Turnpike.
Two acres purchased, surveyed and dedicated for burials of early area families. Located just south of Foshay’s Corners on the Old Dutchess Turnpike (now Route 301) on lands of Foshay and Halstead farms, incorporated May 28, 1868 as Union Cemetery . . . Map (db m22703) HM
77 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — 1917 “Lest We Forget" 1919World War I Memorial
On Marina Drive at East Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Marina Drive.
1917 “Lest We Forget” 1919 Coleman Agor, Jr. • Glenn B. Arnold • Nathan K. Averill • Imlay L. Benet • Lester G. Bennett • James Benson • Louis J. Bittner • Colie Brown • Thurlow Cargain • John S. Carr • H. Ranald Chambers, Jr. • . . . Map (db m22711) HM
78 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — 1941 “Lest We Forget” 1945
On Marina Drive at East Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Marina Drive.
. . . Map (db m22713) HM
79 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Canopus Island
On S Lake Blvd. (New York State Route 6 N) east of Hilltop Street, on the right when traveling east.
Until 1760 Grand Island was a sacred site of the Wappinger Indians whose Chief Sachem was Daniel Nimham. By 1880 the Blackberry Iron Mine took ore to shore by ferry.Map (db m54286) HM
80 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Capt. John Crane
On U.S. 6 at East Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 6.
. . . Map (db m22571) HM
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81 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Dean House
On S Lake Blvd. (New York State Route 6 N) at West Lake Blvd., on the left when traveling east on S Lake Blvd..
A boarding house in 1852, Amzi Dean expanded to a large hotel. Recreation on Lake Mahopac and a 9 hole golf course drew guests, torn down for housing in 1971.Map (db m54283) HM
82 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Early Catholic Church
On U.S. 6 at Lake Cassie Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 6.
First Roman Catholic Church was built here in 1869. New York City took land for watershed in 1902. The town was razed and the church was relocated to the shore of Lake Mahopac.Map (db m54290) HM
83 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Eleazer Hamblin
On U.S. 6 at Crane Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 6.
. . . Map (db m22570) HM
84 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — God Bless Our Fallen Soldiers
On Marina Drive at East Lake Boulevard., on the right when traveling east on Marina Drive.
This monument is to honor all those who died and fought for our freedom, Persian-Gulf, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and all wars against terrorism.Map (db m22717) WM
85 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Gregory House
On Croton Falls Road at Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Croton Falls Road.
Grandest hotel in Mahopac at the peak of the Resort Era from 1844 until it burned in 1878. In 1918 the first Mahopac Central School was built here, moved by 1938. Map (db m54287) HM
86 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — James Carver
On New York State Route 6 N at Brook Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 6 N.
Died in 1837 and is buried here. He represented local farmers when John Jacob Astor filed suit to overturn forfeiture land sales. In 1832, after 45 years, settled by the United States Supreme Court.Map (db m54282) HM
87 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Knickerbocker Ice
On U.S. 6, on the right.
Warehouse stored the ice cut on Lake Mahopac; floated in by canal then loaded on railroad cars and sold in New York City from 1880 until refrigeration began in 1920.Map (db m22572) HM
88 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Korean and Vietnam War MonumentIn Dedication
On Marina Drive at East Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Marina Drive.
. . . Map (db m22714) WM
89 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Major John Andre
On New York State Route 6 N at Archer Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 6 N.
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780.Map (db m54280) HM
90 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Major John Andre
On S Lake Blvd. (New York State Route 6 N) at Baldwin Place Road, on the left when traveling east on S Lake Blvd..
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780.Map (db m54284) HM
91 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Putnam County
On Birdsall Road (U.S. 6) north of Tomahawk Street (County Route 118), on the right when traveling north.
Created when Dutchess County was divided on June 12, 1812 and named for General Israel Putnam, leader of Continental troops in the Hudson Highlands during the Revolutionary War.Map (db m54277) HM
92 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Railroad Station
On U.S. 6 at South Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 6.
The railroad came to Mahopac in 1871 and the first station was built in 1880. By 1930 Route 6 construction moved it to Bucks Hollow Road, used until 1969. Mahopac American Legion Post 1080 2001Map (db m22590) HM
93 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Sibyl Ludington
On U.S. 6 at South Lake Blvd., on the left on U.S. 6.
. . . Map (db m22592) HM
94 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — Thompson House
On U.S. 6 at Woodcrest Gardens, on the right on U.S. 6.
Started as a hat factory, then a boarding house in 1851. It was rebuilt to hold 400 guests after a fire in 1869. Emerson Clark improved Hotel Mahopac in 1883.Map (db m22573) HM
95 New York, Putnam County, Mahopac — U.S.S. Mahopac
On South Lake Blvd (U.S. 6) at Sycamore Road, on the left when traveling east on South Lake Blvd.
A heavily armored Monitor which joined the attack on Charleston in 1864 during the Civil War. In 1865 in the Battle for Fort Fisher it took 8 hits, no serious damage.Map (db m54278) HM
96 New York, Putnam County, Nelsonville — Connecticut Line
On Main Street (New York State Route 301) at Fishkill Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Troops were encamped in this valley on both sides of the brook during the winter of 1780 – 1781.Map (db m20696) HM
97 New York, Putnam County, Nelsonville — Nelsonville
On Main Street (New York State Route 301) at Division Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
On this site a gathering of residents named this growing community Nelsonville in honor of "Uncle" Elisha Nelson, landowner and village elder. Presented by the Nelsonville Sesquicentennial Committee 2005Map (db m231784) HM
98 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Christ ChurchPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311 at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
Christ Church (Episcopal) 1763 Christ Church was organized as the “Episcopal Mission at Fredericksburgh” by three former English officers who settled in the area after the end of the French and Indian War. Although the present . . . Map (db m24878) HM
99 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — District School No. 1Patterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311, 0.1 miles east of Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
District School No. 1 (Patterson School) 1857 – 1912 At the time of the Revolution, a school was located near this site on land donated by Edmond Ogden, the husband of Sybil Ludington. At that time the education of children was a . . . Map (db m24812) HM
100 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Fredericksburg
On New York State Route 311 at New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling east on State Route 311.
During the Revolutionary War this was Fredericksburg & the main military crossroad. Gen. Washington’s Army camped here Sept. to Nov. 1778Map (db m24544) HM

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