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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Westchester County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Westchester 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 Westchester County, NY (302) Bronx County, NY (136) Nassau County, NY (278) Putnam County, NY (139) Rockland County, NY (267) Fairfield County, CT (455) Bergen County, NJ (427)  WestchesterCounty(302) Westchester County (302)  BronxCounty(136) Bronx County (136)  NassauCounty(278) Nassau County (278)  PutnamCounty(139) Putnam County (139)  RocklandCounty(267) Rockland County (267)  FairfieldCountyConnecticut(455) Fairfield County (455)  BergenCountyNew Jersey(427) Bergen County (427)
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Adjacent to Westchester County, New York
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101 New York, Westchester County, Hastings-on-Hudson — 6 — Watering the Horses / Dando de Beber Agua a Los CaballosHastings-on-Hudson, New York — The Museum in the Streets® —
On Broadway (U.S. 9) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway.
Watering the Horses The stone horse-watering trough that still remains on the east side of Broadway was once a regular stopping place on the main road north from New York City. A sign for the Farragut Inn above the already outdated . . . Map (db m193461) HM
102 New York, Westchester County, Hastings-on-Hudson — World War II Memorial
On Warburton Avenue at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Warburton Avenue.
In memory of the sons of Hastings on Hudson who made the supreme sacrifice World War II Joseph Borowitz • William E. Burckhalter • Robert E. Carlen • Armand Carvalho • Frank D. DeSanto • Edward H. Dougherty, Jr. • Stanley . . . Map (db m193487) WM
103 New York, Westchester County, Hawthorne — Murray, S/Sgt. Robert CU.S. Army (KIA) Vietnam
On West Stevens Avenue.
S\Sgt. Murray’s squad was searching for an enemy mortar position when a member of his squad tripped a booby trapped grenade. Instantly assessing the danger to his men, Murray without hesitation or regard for his own safety, threw himself on the . . . Map (db m116976) WM
104 New York, Westchester County, Hawthorne — O'Neill, Sgt. Richard W.U.S. Army WWI
On West Stevens Avenue.
In advance of an assaulting line, Sgt O’Neill attacked a detachment of about 25 enemy soldiers in the ensuing hand-to-hand encounter. He sustained pistol wounds as the advance continued, he received additional wounds but remained in active command . . . Map (db m116977) WM
105 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Bedford HouseOn Route 22 near Katonah — Historic New York —
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road.
John Jay (1745 – 1829), statesman, jurist, first Chief Justice of the United States, and Governor of New York State for six years, built Bedford House in 1800. It remained his home for the last twenty-nine years of his life. Jay represented New . . . Map (db m24691) HM
106 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Cantitoe School
On Cantitoe Street (New York State Route 22) south of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Once a one room schoolhouse District #6 public primary school authorized in 1814, expanded in 1847. A private residence since 1923.Map (db m237251) HM
107 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Honor Roll
On Woods Bridge Road at Parkway, on the left when traveling north on Woods Bridge Road.
World War I Candie Angelo M. Jones Frederick B. Kelly James J. Russell J. Stanley World War II Bernardo Pompei M. Booth Jasper W. Buonassissi Michael Diamanti Albert G. Ferguson Charles E. Jr. Fowler Robert L. 3rd Knudsen Ellwood B. Lorzer . . . Map (db m24667) HM
108 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Honor RollPersian Gulf War — American Legion Post 1575 —
On Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles north of Pine Hill Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Paul Basile • Peter Bimonte • John Cunniffe • William Dove • Christina Harvey • Michael Harvey • John Keating • Sean Keating • Thomas Kenna • Mathew Lounsbury • Dennis McGuckian • Patricia Mills • Michelle Molinari • . . . Map (db m230092) WM
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109 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Intergenerate Chicken Co-op
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles north of Maple Street.
John Jay began developing approximately 700 acres near Bedford NY as an income producing farm in 1787. Jay had chickens on his farm along with hogs, cows, oxen, and horses. Five subsequent generations of the Jay family continued to farm here. . . . Map (db m237324) HM
110 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — John Jay1745-1829
On Jay Street (New York State Route 22) south of Katonah Woods Road, on the left when traveling south.
The first chief justice of the United States and the governor of New York state, inherited this land from his mother, Mary Van Cortlandt Jay. Here in 1800 he built Bedford House, his home for the last years of his life.Map (db m159227) HM
111 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — John Jay HomesteadState Historic Site
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
The United States’ first Chief Justice, Jay, retired here after drafting New York’s first constitution and serving as President of the Continental Congress and Minister to Spain. * Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites The Revolutionary . . . Map (db m24699) HM
112 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — Katonah Civil War Memorial
On Woods Bridge Road at Parkway, on the left when traveling north on Woods Bridge Road.
[ East plaque ] In Memoriam Capt. James Mckeel Capt. John W. Sweetman And Members of Co. A 4th N.Y. Vol. Heavy Art’y Who Enlisted From Katonah, NY to Serve During The Civil War of 1861 – 1865 James C. Bogan Franklin Dingee Oscar L. . . . Map (db m24572) HM
113 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 7 — The Barn ComplexJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
Barns are essential to a working farm. The main barn dates to the early 19th century. It was originally used for housing livestock, threshing grain, and storing hay. Sheds were added later to both sides of the barn and used to store tools, farm . . . Map (db m24707) HM
114 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 13 — The Beech Allee (Avenue) and Stone FencesJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
When Jay assembled his 750 acres by 1800, much of the land had already been cleared indiscriminately by tenant farmers. Stone, however, was abundant and it was put to good use. Jay spent 15 years encircling his property with stone fences and an . . . Map (db m24714) HM
115 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 4 — The Brick LotJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
When John Jay began planning his Westchester farm in the 1790s, he was fortunate to find a source of clay on his property which he used to make the brick for constructing a home and various farm buildings. Archeological testing has identified the . . . Map (db m24704) HM
116 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 12 — The Carriage Drive and RoadwaysJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
The original carriage drive entered the estate from the Post Road one mile north of the current Homestead driveway. In the mid-19th century, an allee (avenue) of European and copper beech trees was planted along the drive below the house. These . . . Map (db m24713) HM
117 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 5 — The Farm Manager’s CottageJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
The brick cottage was built ca. 1800 for Jay’s first farm manager, Major Samuel Lyon. Lyon oversaw such daily activities on the farm as: ditching and draining land; building and maintaining fences; plowing, planting, and harvesting fields; and . . . Map (db m24705) HM
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118 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 3 — The Glasshouse Complex and Herb GardenJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
The design of the herb garden located here among the ruins of the old glasshouse yard is based on typical 18th- and 19th-century American and English gardens. Please enter and explore. An herb garden brochure is available in a box by the potting . . . Map (db m24702) HM
119 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 2 — The Homestead FarmJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road when traveling south.
This property has seen many changes. Over 2,200 years ago, Native Americans lived and hunted here. As the family’s tenanted farm in the 1700s, it produced wheat, rye, corn, and other grains. After Jay’s retirement and the development of the farm . . . Map (db m24701) HM
120 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — The John Jay Potting ShedsJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
After the American Civil War, the nation experienced tremendous economic growth in agriculture and industry. In the 1870s, the refrigerator car was introduced, and farmers expanded their market opportunities. Farming became big business. Between . . . Map (db m24703) HM
121 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — The Katonah American Legion Post 1575 Veterans Memorial
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles north of Pine Hill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Katonah American Legion Post 1575 dedicates this memorial to those who served Vietnam War Dec. 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975
Veterans who served: 2,752,000 Died: 58,183 Wounded: 153,383
The . . . Map (db m230091) WM
122 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 10 — The North LawnJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
From the top of this hill, the highest point on the property, much of the original Jay estate could be seen. During the early 1900s, the jays built a grass tennis court here. The court was later used for croquet. Across the fields to the south of . . . Map (db m24710) HM
123 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 6 — The Organization of the FarmJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
John Jay began planning his farm soon after he amassed the 750 acres by inheritance and purchase in the 1780s. In 1832, William Jay made several improvements to the Jay farm. He enlarged the cow barn, renovated the main barn, had an old barn . . . Map (db m24706) HM
124 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 9 — The Schoolhouse and Homestead LawnJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
From this vantage point, the sloping back lawn of the main house is visible. At the top of the hill and to your left, is a stone schoolhouse built between 1826 and 1828 by John Jay and his son William for William’s young children. In this back . . . Map (db m24709) HM
125 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 8 — The Stable CourtyardJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
The coachman’s house on your right and carriage barn on your left were built between 1801 and 1802. gated stone fences connected the two buildings and created a courtyard where the coaches and horses could be cared for and prepared for use. . . . Map (db m24708) HM
126 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 14 — The Sundial and Fountain GardensJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
The gardens at the Homestead pay homage to John Jay’s love of nature and to the pleasure that the Jay family found on the grounds surrounding their home. This garden combines designs found in family gardens from the early 19th through the 2oth . . . Map (db m24715) HM
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127 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 11 — The Terrace GardenJohn Jay Homestead
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles south of Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
In numerous Jay family photographs, the terrace appears as an active lawn and garden area for family gatherings. The terrace garden was designed in 1924 in conjunction with the addition of the west wing of the house. The Rusticus Garden Club . . . Map (db m24711) HM
128 New York, Westchester County, Katonah — 1 — Welcome to John Jay HomesteadState Historic Site
Near Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
In 1801, after a distinguished career in public service, John Jay retired to Bedford where until his death in 1829, he enjoyed spending time with his family and improving his farm. Four succeeding generations of the Jay family resided here until . . . Map (db m24700) HM
129 New York, Westchester County, Larchmont — World War I Monument 1917-1919Honor Roll
On Larchmont Avenue.
This tablet is dedicated to the men of the Village of Larchmont who served their country in the World War. CALL, DONALD M (other names are not listed)Map (db m135637) WM
130 New York, Westchester County, Mamaroneck — Sept. 23, 1661
On E Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) at Mamaraneck Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E Boston Post Road.
Nearby on a large flat rock next to Mamaroneck River, John Richbell purchased Mamaroneck from the Siwanoy Indian Chief Wappaquewam.Map (db m32019) HM
131 New York, Westchester County, Mamaroneck — Skirmish of Heathcote Hill
On Fenimore Road at Cortlandt Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Fenimore Road.
Gen. Washington sent 750 men to attack 400 Queen’s Rangers encamped here in the pre-dawn Oct. 22, 1776Map (db m32017) HM
132 New York, Westchester County, Mohegan Lake — Mohegan Lake School World War I Memorial
On East Main Street (U.S. 6) at Lakeland Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
Erected By the Alumni Of The School to the Memory Of C.F. Chamberlain   '06   Cadet Garnett Noyes   '06   Cadet Percy F. Burrage   '08   Cadet Major Raymond Moore Jr.   '14   Cadet Capt. Harry M. Schaper   '14   Cadet Capt. Perry . . . Map (db m37360) HM
133 New York, Westchester County, Montrose — Kennedy House
On Kings Ferry Road at Tate Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Kings Ferry Road.
Stood on this site. In 1777 Alexander Hamilton lay ill here for 2 weeks. The court martial that tried General Lee met here July 15, 1778.Map (db m47277) HM
134 New York, Westchester County, Montrose — Kings Ferry
On Kings Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west.
This was the original site of this river crossing used in colonial days. Moved during the Revolution to the area of Fort Lafayette.Map (db m47275) HM
135 New York, Westchester County, Montrose — Post Hannock House
On Kings Ferry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Owner operated Kings Ferry 1664, Colonel Livingston’s Headquarters, 1781. Washington presented medals to captors of Major Andre here in 1782.Map (db m47276) HM
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136 New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — Christopher Columbus1492 – 1992
On North Bedford Road (New York State Route 117) at East Main Street (New York State Route 133), on the left when traveling north on North Bedford Road.
We, the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester, Inc. and contributing organizations, families, and individuals present this monument to the People of Mount Kisco, in observance of the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of the New World. . . . Map (db m24505) HM
137 New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — Mount Kisco Veterans Memorial
On North Bedford Road (New York State Route 117) at East Main Street (New York State Route 133), on the left when traveling north on North Bedford Road.
Korean War Plaque [ far left panel ] 1950 – 1953 The Village of Mount Kisco Honors The Men and Women Of This Community Who Served In The United States Armed Forces During The Korean War World War I Plaque [ left side . . . Map (db m25440) WM
138 New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — The Old North Castle Church
On East Main Street (New York State Route 117) at Wallace Street, on the left when traveling north on East Main Street.
On this site St. Georges Church (“the Old North Castle Church”) was erected in 1761 by the generosity of St. George Talbot, Esq. of New York City and by the missionary zeal of the Rev. James Wetmore of Grace Church, Rye. Charles . . . Map (db m24471) HM
139 New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco
On East Main Street (Route 117) at Smith Street, on the left when traveling north on East Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m25616) HM
140 New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon — Glover’s Brigade Encampment
On E Sandford Blvd. at Garden Avenue, on the right when traveling west on E Sandford Blvd..
On the adjacent hillside “Glover’s Brigade” of the Continental Army camped October 17, 1776, engaging in the Battle at Pelham Manor the following day.Map (db m192139) HM
141 New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon — In Memory of the Underhills
Near S Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the Underhills who lived, worshiped, and died near here. They were the descendants of Nathanial son of Captain John Underhill who arrived at Boston in 1630.Map (db m35852) HM
142 New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon — Patriots of the American Revolution
Near S Columbus Avenue near 897 S Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the Patriots of the American Revolution who lie buried in this churchyard. Hezekiah Davis • George Hamilton • Captain Gilbert Lyons • Major Samuel Pell • Colonel David I. Pell • Philip Pell • Comfort Sands • Lieutenant Daniel Searing • . . . Map (db m35848) HM
143 New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon — Saint Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Near S Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This church stands on the Ancient Village Green of Eastchester, a General Training Ground and Election Place in Colonial Days and Enlisting Headquarters for Revolutionary Soldiers. The First Meeting House, erected on the Green North of this Church . . . Map (db m32046) HM
144 New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon — St. Paul’s Church, EastchesterNational Historic Site
On S Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
St. Paul’s Church was founded in the new settlement of Eastchester in 1665. The present building, begun in 1763, served for a time as Hessian troop quarters during the Revolutionary War. Completed about 1790, it has been restored to its appearance . . . Map (db m192138) HM
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145 New York, Westchester County, Mt. Kisco — Spencer Optical
On Main Street (New York State Route 117) north of Armonk Road (New York State Route 128), on the left when traveling north.
This area, once hamlet of Kirbyville, was home to one of the largest manufacturers of optical goods from 1874 to 1888Map (db m221701) HM
146 New York, Westchester County, Mt. Kisco — 145 — Washington RockLegends & Lore
On Main Street (New York State Route 117) at Armonk Road (New York State Route 128), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
On November 10, 1776 George Washington sat upon this rock and ate his dinner before marching his troops to PeekskillMap (db m221695) HM
147 New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle — 550 — Thomas Paine
On North Avenue (County Route 101) at Paine Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Avenue.
Thomas Paine Author of Common Sense and The American Crisis. 1784 NYS gave him a farm on this site seized from a loyalist. Paine buried here until 1819.Map (db m149045) HM
148 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — Joseph T. Miller
On North Broadway (New York State Route 22) at Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
Joseph T. Miller 1903 – 1975 Town Clerk of North Castle 1940 – 1975 This park is set aside in his memory in tribute to his many years of devoted loving service to the citizens of this townMap (db m24458) HM
149 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — Middle Patent Rural Cemetery
On Middle Patent Road east of Bedford-Banksville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Oldest Town Burial Place Established 1743 15 Revolutionary Soldiers Interred HereMap (db m186897) HM
150 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — Mile Square
On Bedford Road at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bedford Road.
North Castle’s Earliest Residential Subdivision. Laid out by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1850 Map (db m24467) HM
151 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — North Castle Veterans Memorial
On Bedford Road at Elm Street, on the left when traveling west on Bedford Road.
[ East tablet ] In Memory of Those Who Served Honorably In World War I 1917 –– 1918 [ South tablet ] In Memory of Those Who Served Honorably In World War II 1941 –– 1945 [ West tablet . . . Map (db m24468) WM
152 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — North Castle World War I Memorial
On Main Street at Bedford Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Honor of the Men of the Township of North Castle Who Answered Their Country’s Call In the Great World War 1917 – 1919 Lester Abrams • Frank R. Adams • Sidney Barnshaw • Arthur F. Bartlett • George P. Bennett • Leon H. Bennett • Frank . . . Map (db m24470) HM
153 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — North Castle World War II Monument
On North Broadway (New York State Route 22) at Reservoir Road, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
Dedicated to the Heroic Men and Women Of North White Plains in the Town of North Castle, New York Who Served Their Country in World War II And in Loving Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice. Abele, Jacob • Ackerly, Charles Jr. • . . . Map (db m24457) HM
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154 New York, Westchester County, North Castle — This Flame of Freedom
On Bedford Road at Elm Street, on the left when traveling west on Bedford Road.
This Flame of Freedom Donated To the Town of North Castle by North Castle Post 1097 American Legion In Memory of Those Who Perished In the Service of Their Country In All the Wars Erected by Town of North Castle And Dedicated on the 30th Day of May . . . Map (db m24469) WM
155 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — Balanced Rock
On Titicus Road (Route 121) south of Keeper Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This balanced rock is estimated to weigh 60 tons. Geologists refer to it as an "erratic." The boulder is composed of a type of granite that does not match rock normally found in this vicinity and is thought to have been deposited here during the . . . Map (db m237581) HM
156 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — June Cemetery
On June Road north of Titicus Road (New York State Route 116), on the left when traveling north.
Originally a private burial ground, this site later served as burial grounds for a variety of North Salem congregations. In 1806 the cemetery was deeded to the Town of North Salem as a public burial ground. In 1851 a donation of land . . . Map (db m237255) HM
157 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — North Salem World War I Memorial
On Titicus Road (New York State Route 116) at Turkey Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on Titicus Road.
Erected by the Citizens of The Town of North Salem dedicated to those who served their country in 1914 The World War 1918 John F. O’Ryan Major General 27 Division • H. Francis Jaekel Major 106 U.S. Infantry • Louis Fancher Capt. . . . Map (db m24509) HM
158 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — North Salem World War II Memorial
On New York State Route 22, 0.1 miles north of Titicus Road (New York State Route 116), on the left when traveling north.
1941 Town of North Salem, N.Y. 1945 In Honor of Our Citizens Who Served In the Armed Forces Of The United States During World War II Abate, Ugo • Alexander, Charles J. • Andrews, William • Biel, Leonard • Bocchino, James • . . . Map (db m24683) WM
159 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — Our Warning Ring
On Titicus Road (New York State Route 116) east of June Road, on the left when traveling west.
Croton Falls Fire Department Established 1892 The Croton Falls Fire District Established 1939 Proudly protecting the town of North Salem and segments of the towns of Carmel and Southeast Our Warning Ring Our warning ring was . . . Map (db m237256) HM
160 New York, Westchester County, North Salem — Peach Pond Cemetery
On Peach Lake Road (New York State Route 121) north of Dingle Ridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
On this site once stood the Quaker Meeting House (1762-1810) which burned to the ground in 1978. The first noted burial on this site was in 1813. In 1982 the Town of North Salem purchased the cemetery and grounds. Interments 1813-1930 . . . Map (db m237259) HM
161 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 21 — Bella Vista and the Secor Road Stone Wall / Bella Vista y la Pared de Piedra de Secor RoadOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On State Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
Bella Vista and the Secor Road Stone Wall On this site once stood this Italianate-style residence built circa 1862 and owned by Azariah and Mary Baxter Carpenter. They called it "Bella Vista" because of its beautiful and sweeping . . . Map (db m193245) HM
162 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 9 — CareswellOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) 0.8 miles north of Emwilton Place, on the right when traveling north.
'Careswell,' built in 1835 in the Greek Revival style, was once home to Gen. Aaron Ward (1790-1867), a native of Sing Sing and alumnus of the local Mount Pleasant Academy. He fought in the War of 1812, served in the U.S. House of . . . Map (db m193213) HM
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163 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — Civil War Memorial
On Pleasantville Road at Brookville Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pleasantville Road.
Officers. Charles C. Hyatt Capt. 12th U.S.I. • Franklin J. Davis 1st Lieut. 11th N.Y.C. • William Mattocks 2nd Lieut. Co F. 17th N.Y.I. • Charles S. Livingston Masters Mate U.S.N. • Leonard Cronk Sergt. Co I. 6th N.Y.H. Art. • Elijah . . . Map (db m193269) WM
164 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 11 — Ellis Place and the Little Shop Tea Room / Ellis Place y El Salón de Té la TenditaOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Ellis Place at South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling east on Ellis Place.
Ellis Place and the Little Shop Tea Room Ellis Place originated as the Ellis Estate, which in 1851 was sold to local investors who divided the 13-acre property into 66 lots. Ellis Place, lined with gracious Victorian homes, is . . . Map (db m193217) HM
165 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 13 — George Rohr's Saloon and Boarding House / Taberna y Pensión de George RohrOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Eastern Avenue at South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling east on Eastern Avenue.
George Rohr's Saloon and Boarding House In the mid-nineteenth century Ossining was bustling industrial, commercial and transportation center; and this large, French Second Empire style building placed in the busiest intersection . . . Map (db m193221) HM
166 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 7 — Highland Cottage / Cabaña HighlandOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Maple Place at South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling east on Maple Place.
Highland Cottage (Squire House – Mud House) Highland Cottage was built in 1872 in the High Victorian Gothic style by H.J. Baker, an Ossining resident and industrialist, who employed specially trained workers from . . . Map (db m193193) HM
167 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 20 — Lower Main Street Ossining / Ossining de la Calle Lower MainOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Main Street south of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lower Main Street Ossining From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s Downtown Ossining was one of the most important merchant and shipping towns on the Hudson River, supplying Westchester County and New York City with produce and . . . Map (db m193229) HM
168 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 10 — Ossining High School / El Colegio OssiningOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9) just north of Maple Place, on the right when traveling north.
Ossining High School Ossining High School, built in 1929 was designed by famed architect James Gamble Rogers. The Tower, rising three stories above the main building, represented the highest point in the village when built, and was . . . Map (db m193216) HM
169 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — Ossining United Methodist Churchc. 1889 — Westchester County Tricentennial —
On Ablany Post Road (U.S. 9) just north of Emwilton Place, on the right when traveling north.
Built of local snowflake marble. Windows designed by Tiffany and J.R. LambMap (db m193164) HM
170 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — Map — Ossining, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Welcome to Historic Ossining The Village of Ossining can trace its beginnings to 1685, when the Sint Sinck Indians sold their land along the east side of the Hudson River to Frederick Philipse, who established a large manor. After . . . Map (db m193182) HM
171 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 22 — The Calvary Baptist Church and Annex / La Iglesia Bautista Calvary y AnexoOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On St. Paul's Place just east of State Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Calvary Baptist Church and Annex The Calvary Baptist Church and Annex, formerly St. Paul's Episcopal Church were built during Ossining's 19th century industrial boom. As the population grew, the local Episcopalians organized in . . . Map (db m193246) HM
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172 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 15 — The Carnegie Library / El Biblioteca CarnegieOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Croton Avenue (New York State Route 133) north of Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Carnegie Library The Ossining Public Library began in the 1880s as a collection of 700 books located in the School Superintendent's Office at the Park School; it was housed at various locations over the next few years. Looking . . . Map (db m193224) HM
173 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 2 — The Crescent / La Media LunaOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Albany Post Road.
The Crescent Main Street is known as the Crescent, so named for its half-moon curve as it descends from Route 9. The upper portion of Main Street historically fronted on Pleasant Square at its intersection with the Albany Post . . . Map (db m193186) HM
174 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 5 — The Cynthard Building / El Edificio CynthardOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Highland Avenue.
The Cynthard Building The Union Hotel, built in 1800, once stood on this site. It was for many years the official Village “stage house” for the York and Albany Turnpike Stag Company. Many important persons stopped at the hotel, . . . Map (db m193191) HM
175 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 18 — The Double Arch / El Doble ArcoOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets©
Near Broadway just west of Leonard Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported damaged.
The Double Arch In 1833, with New Yorkers seeking pure water, the City's Water Commissioners decided that the Croton River would provide the best source of drinking water. Construction of the aqueduct arch was done by Andrew Young . . . Map (db m193227) HM
176 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 4 — The First Baptist Church / La Primera Iglesia BautistaOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Albany Post Road.
The First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church was officially organized on November 12, 1790, with 33 members under the leadership of Elijah Hunter. Hunter had served as a spy under the command of John Jay during the . . . Map (db m193188) HM
177 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 16 — The First National Bank and Trust Co. / El Primer Banco y Compañía Fiduciaria Nacional
On Croton Avenue (New York State Route 133) near North Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
The First National Bank and Trust Co. The First National Bank and Trust Co., which was designed and constructed in the Art Deco and Neo-Classical styles by the Hoggson Brothers firm, opened on May 20, 1930. At the top of the façade . . . Map (db m193225) HM
178 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 6 — The First Presbyterian Church / La Primera Iglesia PresbyterianaOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Maple Place at South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling west on Maple Place.
The First Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of Ossining, designed in High Victorian Gothic style by architect Isaac Gale Perry, was completed in 1870 at a cost of $95,000. This church is actually the third to bear . . . Map (db m193192) HM
179 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 24 — The James Robinson House / La Casa James RobinsonOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On State Street at Academy Place, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
The James Robinson House With its prominent columns and hipped roof, the James Robinson house is an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture, popular around the time of the Civil War. It was owned by the same family as the . . . Map (db m193250) HM
180 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 23 — The Mount Pleasant Academy Library / La Biblioteca de la Academia Mount PleasantOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On State Street just south of St. Paul's Place, on the left when traveling south.
The Mount Pleasant Academy Library This is the only surviving building of the Mount Pleasant Academy, a major educational institution for over a century. Opened in 1814, the Academy offered a range of subjects to students of both . . . Map (db m193248) HM
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181 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — The Old Croton Aqueduct
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Old Croton Aqueduct is a brick and stone conduit, built between 1837 and 1842, to carry water from the Croton River into New York City. Since it is a gravity flow system, a gradual decline had to be maintained throughout the Aqueduct's . . . Map (db m193184) HM
182 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 1 — The Old Croton Aqueduct Promenade / El Paseo Marítimo del acueducto Old CrotonOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Old Croton Aqueduct Promenade The pathway over the Croton Aqueduct arch is known as the Promenade. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Promenade was a popular place to stroll. Romantic and picturesque places to . . . Map (db m237839) HM
183 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 3 — The Ossining Bank for Savings / El banco Sing Sing de SegurosOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Highland Avenue.
The Ossining Bank for Savings When the Sing Sing Bank for Savings was founded in 1854 with $3,900 on deposit, it was located across Pleasant Square from its current location. The bank's first president was Benjamin Brandreth, . . . Map (db m193187) HM
184 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 19 — The Ossining National Bank / El Banco Nacional de OssiningOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Main Street at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The Ossining National Bank The Ossining National Bank, remodeled in 1906 in the Renaissance Revival style, was inspired by the famous library of St. Mark's in Venice, Italy. Included among these elements are the red, hipped Spanish . . . Map (db m193228) HM
185 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 25 — The Smith-Robinson House / La Casa Smith-RobinsonOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On State Street at Broad Avenue, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
The Smith-Robinson House Hudson River marble, technically a dolomitic limestone, quarried at Sing Sing Prison was used as a popular 19th century building material. This house is one of four remaining Sing Sing marble buildings in the . . . Map (db m193252) HM
186 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 8 — The United Methodist Church / La Iglesia Metodista UnidaOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Emwilton Place just east of South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling east.
The United Methodist Church By 1875, the Methodist congregation had outgrown their church on Spring Street and decided to build a new edifice. They acquired a site on Highland Avenue and began construction in 1877; however, their . . . Map (db m193215) HM
187 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 14 — The Village of Ossining Municipal Building / Edificio Municipal de la Villa de OssiningOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Croton Avenue (New York State Route 133) just north of South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
The Village of Ossining Municipal Building The Ossining Municipal Building was built in the Beaux-Arts style in 1915 to provide space for the Village's government including the Police Department and the courts. It was designed by . . . Map (db m193222) HM
188 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 12 — Trinity Episcopal Church / Iglesia Episcopal Trinity
On South Highland Avenue (U.S. 9) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Highland Avenue.
Trinity Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival limestone building built in 1891 and designed by Robert W. Gibson. It is laid out in the form of a cross along an East-West axis and has several stained-glass windows made by the Louis . . . Map (db m193220) HM
189 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — Union Hotel
On South Highland Avenue (Albany Post Road) (U.S. 9) at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on South Highland Avenue (Albany Post Road).
Union Hotel stood on this corner about 1800 to 1890. Owned by Enoch Crosby Jr., later by Simeon M. Tompkins. Stage stop N.Y.–Albany & Somers.Map (db m34686) HM
190 New York, Westchester County, Ossining — 17 — Village of Ossining Community Center / Centro Comunitario de la Villa de OssiningOssining, New York — The Museum in the Streets© —
On Broadway at North Highland Avenue (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Broadway.
Village of Ossining Community Center - Weskoria Hotel The Joseph G. Caputo Community Center is home to the Ossining Heritage Area exhibit, showcasing the history of the first chartered municipality in Westchester County. The . . . Map (db m193226) HM
191 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — America’s Most Famous Cannon
On Union Avenue near 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
[ East face ] The American Revolution 1775 • • • 1783 “America’s Most Famous Cannon” Sept. 21, 1780 • John Jacob Peterson of African descent • and Moses Sherwood of Van Cortlandt 3rd West, Militia took it to Croton Pt. . . . Map (db m23356) HM
192 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Camp Smith
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D), on the left when traveling north.
New York National Guard training camp established 1882. Contains 1900 acres. Named for Alfred E. Smith, Governor of New York.Map (db m20722) HM
193 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Camp Smith
On Bear Mountain Bridge Road (U.S. 6/202) at Camp Smith Drive on Bear Mountain Bridge Road.
New York National Guard training camp established 1882. Contains 1900 acres. Named for Alfred E. Smith, Governor of New York.Map (db m26143) HM
194 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Cortlandt Civil War Monument
On North Division Street at Cortlandt Street, on the left when traveling north on North Division Street.
[ south side ] To The Memory Of The Soldiers and Sailors From The Town of Cortlandt Who Served in the Civil War 1861 - 1865 [ bronze plaque on north side ] Erected by The Citizens of The Town of Cortlandt Through . . . Map (db m37082) HM
195 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Jan Peeck Bridge
On Albany Post Rd (U.S. 9) at Bear Mountain Bridge Rd (U.S. 6 @ 202), in the median on Albany Post Rd.
Named to commemorate the place where Jan Peeck, Dutch trader, 1940-1950 met Indians to trade for furs.Map (db m44864) HM
196 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Peekskill F.D.N.Y. Memorial
On Hudson Avenue at Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hudson Avenue.
[ West face ] Dedicated to the Memory of the Men of F.D.N.Y. Engine 54 Ladder 4 Battalion 9 Battalion Chief Edward Geraghty – Battalion 9 Captain David Wooley – Ladder 4 Lieutenant Daniel O’Callaghan – Ladder 4 . . . Map (db m22622) HM
197 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Peekskill Veterans Memorial
On Orchard Street at North Division Street, on the left when traveling west on Orchard Street.
The City Of Peekskill Honors Those Who Gave Their Lives In Service To Our Country [ far left panel ] World War I Roy E. Adams • Cortlandt B. Baxter • James W. Bell • Lorne B. Craig • Matthew J. Cunningham • Clarence T. Curry • . . . Map (db m37084) WM
198 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Peekskill World War I Monument
On Orchard Street at North Division Street, on the left when traveling west on Orchard Street.
To The Memory Of Those From Peekskill Who Served In The World War 1917 – 1918 Abbotts James F • Acker Charles R • Acker Clarence T • Ackerman Henry • Ackerman James • Adams Roy E • Augustowaski L • Alimonti Salvatore • Allen Frederick . . . Map (db m37130) HM
199 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Teachers Park
Near Union Avenue near 1st Street.
Presented to the people of Peekskill and dedicated to the teachers in the public, private and church schools by Chester A. Smith and Edith M. Smith in appreciation of their father, Louis H. Smith for thirty-five years a teacher in the public schools . . . Map (db m22632) HM
200 New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Travis Cove Overlook
On Louisa Street, 0.1 miles John Walsh Blvd, on the right when traveling west.
What you see below you in Travis Cove is the foundation of the River Water Intake Shed and the remains of a water pipe that were used by the Fleischmann Distillery in the early 1900s. Water from the Hudson River flowed through this pipe, was . . . Map (db m101125) HM

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