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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Columbia County, New York
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Belcher, John A
Bell, Charles M.
Brandt, Phillip
Brooks, Henry
Brown, John
Butts, James
Butts, Robert
Byrne, John
Card, Roland
Card, Walter
Carl, John
Dayis, Isaac
Decker, Jacob
George, Charles R.
George, Edgar . . . — — Map (db m140120) WM |
| | Site of iron works, first in Colony of New York, had 4 forges. Founded by Robert R. Livingston 1743. Demolished 1854 — — Map (db m137997) HM |
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Oldest part built
about 1770. In possession of
Lasher family
until 1910. — — Map (db m145519) HM |
| | Used by Indians for fires.
Fires built on this rock
could be seen for many miles.
Called Green Hill Indian
Signal Rock. — — Map (db m150799) HM |
| | Belcher, Sheloon C.
Blass, Tard B.
Boice, Guy
Boice, Lee
Booth, George
Brizzie, Lee
Brandt, Frank
Brower, Charles Jr.
Cabe, Henry
Dietter, Free J.
Edleman, Lliam F.
Garrisson. Arthur E.
Binsdale, Alfred
Hinsdale, . . . — — Map (db m140121) WM |
| | Named in honor of the ancestral home of the Livingstons at Teviotdale, Roxburghshire Scotland — — Map (db m138001) HM |
| | Site of
Lead Mines
ore discovered by Mr. Keefer.
Livingston bought lease 1827.
Operated to 1837. Others
operated until 1866 — — Map (db m140606) HM |
| | Noted American poet, resided
in this hamlet of Austerlitz
at her home Steepletop
from 1920 until 1950. — — Map (db m135628) HM |
| | 1828 -1963 Queechy Methodist Church
1829 Building erected.
1929 September 21-22 One Hundredth Anniversary, Rev. D.A.Cataldo, Pastor.
The following is copied from the booklet published for the celebration.
1964 N.Y. Conf. Minutes, . . . — — Map (db m145309) HM |
| | Dedicated To The
Memory Of Those
Who Have Served
Our Country
In All Wars — — Map (db m145272) WM |
| | First known as Groats' Corners. Settled about 1811. Incorporated 1869. Earlier renowned as an important terminal on three railraods. — — Map (db m135977) HM |
| | In grateful
memory of
the services rendered by
the men of
Chatham, that
the principles
of this
Republic might
br preserved.
Rededicated in celebration of our bicentennial Nov. 11, 1976 — — Map (db m135980) WM |
| | Mary E. Clark, prominent
physician & philanthropist
lived here 1845-1937. Land
owned by early settler
Nehemiah Spencer until 1799. — — Map (db m158656) HM |
| | First building erected in
Chatham - built by William
Thomas in 1811 - Chatham was
first called Groat's Corners — — Map (db m135931) HM |
| | Held its first post meeting in Columbia County in this building when Chatham Post 42 convened here July 12, 1919 — — Map (db m135957) HM |
| | has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m135960) HM |
| | Both districts 1772, towns
1788. Livingston included
Clermont, Gallatin, Granger.
Claverack included Hudson,
Hillsdale, part of Ghent — — Map (db m150825) HM |
| | Erected
in Honor of
the Men and
Women of
Claverack
who
served their
Country in
World War I
And
World War II
Panel 2:
World War I
George A. Baker
John D. Barnard
Clifford C. Best
LeRoy Best
Albert . . . — — Map (db m150427) HM |
| | Erected 1788. Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, other prominent lawyers tried cases here.
Martin Van Buren admitted to bar here. Court moved to Hudson in 1805. — — Map (db m150388) HM |
| | Revolutionary War battles
Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton
Aide-de-camp for Washington
Home locally called-Christmas House — — Map (db m150808) HM |
| | Congregation established 1716.
Current sanctuary built 1767
NYS Historical Register May 5, 2001
National Register June 21, 2001 — — Map (db m140604) HM |
| | Double span scientific
design bowstring truss
bridge constructed 1870.
Design patented by Squire
Whipple of Utica in 1841. — — Map (db m133079) HM |
| | Early Columbia County school established here 1779. Later became Claverack College and Hudson River Institute until its closing in 1902. — — Map (db m136449) HM |
| | Location of manor of Lower
Manor of Van Rensselaer
patroonship. House built by
Hendrick van Rensselaer in
1685. Tenants paid rents here. — — Map (db m158660) HM |
| | by Dr. Thomas Brodhead The bricks were made here of clay kneaded by cattle being driven over it — — Map (db m136309) HM |
| | Was established at Clermont in 1791 — — Map (db m136307) HM |
| | Incorporated in 1804. An early road — — Map (db m137800) HM |
| | Built 1859 as an Episcopal Church Transferred to Clermont in 1973 — — Map (db m136308) HM |
| | First church on this site 1861
destroyed by fire 1901.
N.Y.S. & National Historical Registries — — Map (db m137802) HM |
| | As a seminary of learning The land was given by Edward P. Livingston — — Map (db m136304) HM |
| | Since and prior to its incorporation in 1788, Clermont has played a significant role in the history of America. Clermont’s history includes: home of Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of Louisiana Purchase and a drafter of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m136305) HM |
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Built 1752. A typical
Dutch house and one
of the oldest houses in
the Town of Clermont
— — Map (db m77137) HM |
| | Built in 1894 as a Grange Hall — — Map (db m136306) HM |
| | These We Honor
1917-1919
Lester Raught
1941-1945
Clarence J. Beeker
Feliz Garaccia
Ralph Veer
Stephen C. McIntyre
John E. Miller
(additional names not transcribed) — — Map (db m135807) WM |
| | Site of first town meeting, April 4, 1824 in this building on this site. — — Map (db m135794) HM |
| | In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II built the first iron furnace near this location. The blast furnace stack visible today dates to about 1871, when improvements were made to the Copake Iron Works by Frederick Miles after he purchased the site from Pomeroy. . . . — — Map (db m135848) HM |
| | This brick building once housed bellows to drive air into the blast furnace. The Blowing Engine House , an addition to the 1840's/1850's Machine Shop, is depicted on an 1888 property map. The building's brick buttresses were constructed to keep the . . . — — Map (db m135874) HM |
| | Producing high-quality cast iron in a charcoal-fired blast furnace required skill. Laborers constantly “charged” the furnace by wheeling carts of raw materials across the charging deck and dumping them into the charging hole at the top . . . — — Map (db m135815) HM |
| | In grateful memory of the services rendered by the men and women of this community in order that the principles of this Republic might be preserved. — — Map (db m135844) WM |
| | In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II, a prominent gun manufacturer from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and his sons, established the Copake Iron Works here at the western edge of the Litchfield Iron District. The site offered all the resources essential for iron . . . — — Map (db m135768) HM |
| | Designated National Heritage Area in2016. Part of the Hudson River Valley Heritage area recognized by U.S. Congress in 1996. — — Map (db m135873) HM |
| | Ironworks established in 1845 by Lemuel Pomeroy; later operated by the Miles family. Ceased operation in the 1920's. Acquired by Taconic State Park in 1928.
State and National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m135719) HM |
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The Harlem Valley derives its name from "The New York and Harlem Railroad," chartered in 1831 and opened in lower Manhattan in 1832 with horse drawn cars. In 1842 the line crossed the Harlem River, and in 1873 joined the New York Central . . . — — Map (db m116811) HM |
| | This Greek Revival style dwelling appears on maps dating to 1858. The home was likely built in the late 1840s to early 1850s for Isaac Chesbrough, who owned the house until his death in 1893. Chesbrough was the first foreman of the Copake Iron . . . — — Map (db m135845) HM |
| | In 1660 Medad Pomeroy accepted tools, an anvil shaped like this replica, and land in exchange for opening a blacksmith shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. That anvil was passed through many
generations of Pomeroy blacksmiths becoming a symbol of . . . — — Map (db m135717) HM |
| | Near this site 3 homes built
ca. 1850 by Lemuel Pomeroy
family. Founders of Copake
Iron Works. Remaining home
acquired by park in 1928. — — Map (db m132778) HM |
| | Maps dating to the mid-19th century indicate that two dwellings once stood in this location. The homes were probably built in the early 1850's. One of the houses belonged to the first owner of the Copake Iron Works, Lemuel Pomeroy II, and later to . . . — — Map (db m135871) HM |
| | Site of
Taghkanic Hamlet
included tavern built prior
to 1770, post office, store,
Lutheran church and six dwellings. — — Map (db m150812) HM |
| | Taghkanic organized 1803
as Granger, included Copake.
Claverack, a district 1772.
Hillsdale removed 1782, Hudson
1785. Organized as town 1788 — — Map (db m150824) HM |
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Taghkanic organized 1803
as Granger, included Copake.
Hillsdale formed from
Claverack as District 1782.
Organized as town 1788. — — Map (db m118765) HM |
| | Final resting place of 28 known Revolutionary War patriots in this Mountain View Cemetery and nearby Dewitt Brown Cemetery, honored May 19, 2012 by the Sons and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Veillette-Nifosi Foundation and the . . . — — Map (db m158652) HM |
| | Built by Samuel Ten Broeck
in 1773. Later purchased
by Gen. Harry Livingston
whose descendants held
it until 1861. — — Map (db m137803) HM |
| | Settled before 1748.
Formerly included hotels
stores, post offices, mills,
shops, meeting halls,
dwellings and R.R. station — — Map (db m150800) HM |
| | For most of Clermont's history, a dock has been located along the property's Hudson River shoreline.
Before the advent of railroads and highways, when passengers and freight traveled primarily by ship,
the dock provided an essential connection . . . — — Map (db m149809) HM |
| | All the land visible from this point was once owned by the Livingston family. Robert Livingston, Sr., "The Founder" (1654-1728), acquired a 160,000-acre land patent in 1686. His property extended 9.5 miles along the eastern shore of the Hudson River . . . — — Map (db m149847) HM |
| | October 1777 marked a defining moment in Clermont's history. Seeking to put down the rebellious colonists, British forces burned Kingston, several private homes, and the Livingston estate. Upon receiving word of the potential danger only days . . . — — Map (db m149833) HM |
| | Built 1730, on Livingston
Manor. Home of Chancellor
Livingston, one of the five
drafters of the Declaration
of Independence. — — Map (db m149645) HM |
| |
First
schoolhouse
in Germantown. Built by
Palatines in 1711. Located
just west of this point. — — Map (db m149624) HM |
| | On Hudson River and Roeliff
Jansen Kill. Built in 1699
by first lord of the manor
Robert Livingston and wife
Alida, on land grant of 1686. — — Map (db m132580) HM |
| | Robert R Livingston
Born 1746 - Died 1813
Recorder Of New York 1773-1775
Member Of Continental Congress
1775-77, 1779-81, 1784-85
On Committee Of Five Which Drafted
Declaration Of Independence
Member Of Provincial Congress, 1775-77 . . . — — Map (db m149811) HM |
| | Active in trading in 1684. — — Map (db m132569) HM |
| | In Germantown. Erected in 1710 — — Map (db m133582) HM |
| | Clermont's carriage barn, which replaced an earlier greenhouse, was built in three stages between 1850 and 1900. In addition to the barn, the structure includes a stable containing six standing stalls and a box stall. The building is covered with . . . — — Map (db m150351) HM |
| | The Lilac Walk, which connects the mansion with the Locust Avenue, was planted in the 1820s by Edward P. Livingston (1779–1843). A son-in-law of Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, he became Lt. Governor of New York State; his Jamaican birth . . . — — Map (db m149147) HM |
| | Overlooking the Hudson River, this grassy strip paralleling the historic site's main parking lot was laid out as a road in the 18th century by Chancellor Robert R. Livingston. Meandering through the beautiful, irregularly planted locust trees for . . . — — Map (db m149863) HM |
| | Site of
the Second
Reformed Church
of Germantown. Built
here in 1814. — — Map (db m149620) HM |
| | Columbia County
Historic New York
Columbia County, which extends from the Hudson River to the New England border. was formed in the late 18th century from parts of two 17th century land patents. Early settlers came from Holland, followed by . . . — — Map (db m109089) HM |
| | Built in 1822 on lands donated by Stephen Richmond and used by Baptists and Methodists — — Map (db m24466) HM |
| | Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24003) HM |
| | Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24004) HM |
| | Honored Patriots
who answered the call of their country in the Great World War
1917-1918
The Government of the People, by the People, for the People, shall not perish from the Earth. --Abraham Lincoln
(Names . . . — — Map (db m136010) WM |
| |
In memory of
the Men of Hillsdale
who fought
for our independence
in the
American Revolution
1776 — 1781 — — Map (db m118752) WM |
| | Copake part of Granger 1803, formed from Taghkanick 1824. Hillsdale formed from Claverack as district 1782, town 1786. — — Map (db m135721) HM |
| |
Located on this site
Linked Columbia County
farming and industry
to Hudson River ports — — Map (db m118755) HM |
| | Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24005) HM |
| | New York Side:Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by . . . — — Map (db m24006) HM |
| | Erected by John K. Cullin in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors who defended our country and flag 1861 - 1865 [ Lower Plaque ] Hillsdale Comrades 14th N.Y. Regiment John K. Cullin • A. Frank B. Chace • Sylvanus Snyder 44th N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m42095) HM |
| |
[Central marker]
In honor of
the Men and Women of Hillsdale
who served in the Armed Forces
of our country
They gave the full measure of devotion
to preserve America's heritage of freedom
1917-18 [and] 1941-45
[Honor . . . — — Map (db m118753) WM |
| |
Here in 1862
the 128th. New York State
Volunteer Infantry, the
Columbia-Dutchess Regiment
was organized.
It served in the Union
Army until 1865. — — Map (db m118548) HM |
| | In the 1860s and 1870s, Church transformed a poor, one-family farm into a 19th-century gentleman's farm. He did not plan to make a living from the farm, but expected it to run efficiently. He and Isabel took great pride in the farm operation. . . . — — Map (db m150219) HM |
| | Claverack a district 1772.
Hillsdale taken off 1782,
Hudson 1785. Organized as
a town 1788. Greenport set
off from Hudson City 1837 — — Map (db m150383) HM |
| | Separated from Albany Co.
April 4, 1786. Name-
from Columbus, discoverer
of America. — — Map (db m132570) HM |
| | Separated from Albany Co.
April 4, 1786. Name-
from Columbus, discoverer
of America. — — Map (db m137747) HM |
| | Separated from Albany Co. April 4, 1786. Name - from Columbus, discoverer of America. — — Map (db m137750) HM |
| | Frederic and Isabel Church built Cosy Cottage in 1860-61, their first year at Olana. Designed in the
office of New York City architect Richard Morris Hunt, this dwelling was the family's country residence until they moved into the large house on . . . — — Map (db m150225) HM |
| |
This building
built for a jail in 1805.
Changed to City Hall in 1835
In 1855 became "Davis Hall",
a theater. Since 1862 it
has been a printing shop — — Map (db m118544) HM |
| | Olana was the home of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900). Church's great talent was recognized early in his life. By age 20, he had his own studio and was a well-known artist. He traveled extensively in North and South . . . — — Map (db m143295) HM |
| | In his fantastical tale, Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving told of how the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew appeared once every twenty years in the Catskill mountains, across the river from here. According to the story, the Captain . . . — — Map (db m130614) HM |
| | In July 1869, after the Church family returned to Olana from 18 months aboard, Frederic Church’s involvement in the farm’s activities increased. He completed several building projects, including the construction of a rectangular, wood-frame icehouse . . . — — Map (db m132328) HM |
| | This panoramic image combines two photographs that show the kitchen garden and barnyard as they looked about 1900. Both photographs were taken from a location out in the field behind you (south) looking north. From the far right in the photograph, . . . — — Map (db m132329) HM |
| | In honor of those men & women from Columbia County who served and in memory of those who died defending a country they never knew and a people they never met. Back of Marker: Korea The Forgotten War 1950-1953 Edward J. Aiken William Henry Doss . . . — — Map (db m130587) WM |
| | Livingston a manor 1686, a
dist. 1772, included Ancram,
Taghkanick, Gallatin, Copake,
Clermont. Town 1788. In 1837
Greenport formed from Hudson — — Map (db m137804) HM |
| | Conceived as the dramatic main entrance to Olana, the North Road was laid out by Frederic Church in 1869. Just before he built the main house, he purchased a narrow, wooded corridor that extended from this point north to the public road. Today, . . . — — Map (db m150272) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m116102) HM |
| | This landscape made famous
by Hudson River School painter
Frederic E. Church 1826-1900. Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust. — — Map (db m137859) HM |
| | This landscape made famous
by Hudson River School painter
Frederic E. Church 1826-1900.
Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust
with funding from the Lila Acheson & Dewitt Village
fund for the Hudson Highlands — — Map (db m150775) HM |
| | List of names on 3 panels. — — Map (db m130616) WM |
| | Frederic Church transformed a treeless hillside into
the wooded park you see across the lake. There, on 31
acres, he planted hundreds of trees and shrubs, singly
and in clumps, in a landscape design conceived in
the Picturesque Style (a . . . — — Map (db m132074) HM |
| | In 1878, Frederic Church purchased 50 acres north of this site (to the right) for hay fields and grazing. About six years later, he converted some of that open acreage to ornamental use with the creation of the Ridge Road. Wrapping around the . . . — — Map (db m150227) HM |
| | This tablet commemorates the names
of those who served in the World War
names are not transcribed — — Map (db m132618) WM |
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