On E Main Street (New York State Route 343) near North Street (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling west.
To the men and women
of the Town of Amenia
who from the Revolution
to the World War
served in the armed forces
of their country
in the time of need,
the People of Amenia
have erected this memorial
and dedicated this park
as a . . . — — Map (db m144423) WM
On Main Street at Teller Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Beacon War Memorial
This Monument is Dedicated to
Those Heroes Whose Names Shall
Forever Hold a Place of Honor.
It is Through Their Courage and
Sacrifice That We Remain Free.
★ ★ ★ ★
W.W. I
Bump, John J. · . . . — — Map (db m144308) WM
On Wolcott Avenue near Teller Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In Honor Of
The Bicentennial of the Death of
George Washington
Who Visited the Nearby Madam Brett Homestead
During The American Revolution
Erected 1999
By Members and Friends of
Melzingah Chapter, NSDAR
[ rear plaque ] . . . — — Map (db m52600) HM
On Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling south.
Burial site of William Few, Jr. 1748 – 1828 Signer of U.S. Constitution for the State of Georgia – 1787 Reinterred in Augusta, Georgia – October 1973 — — Map (db m44515) HM
On Main Street at Teller Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Dedicated to the men of Beacon who gave their lives in war that generations yet unborn might walk in the ways of peace and understanding with the peoples of all nations
Erected by Beacon Post 203
May 30, 1947
God and Country
City of . . . — — Map (db m144309) WM
On Main Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
City of Beacon
Emergency Responders
This clock is dedicated to the City of Beacon to recognize and honor the men and women of Beacon’s fire, police, and EMS personnel – past, present and future
It is further dedicated in recognition of . . . — — Map (db m144535) HM
On Beekman Street at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on Beekman Street.
One of the oldest landings along Hudson River. During Rev. supplies for troops in Newburg & N.J. from New England brought across River. — — Map (db m44507) HM
On Van Nydeck Avenue 0.1 miles east of Teller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
1709 The Home of Madam Catharyna Brett
Born in the City of New York,1687 - died in this house, 1764
Wife of Roger Brett and daughter of Francis Rombout co-patentee with Gulian Verplanck of Rombout Precinct, comprising 85,000 acres of land . . . — — Map (db m144531) HM
On Main Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
In memory of
Firefighter
J. Robert Cramer
An active member of Lewis Tompkins Co.
and the City of Beacon Fire Department
who lost his life in the line of duty at the
144-146 Main Street Fire on January 29, 1955
A . . . — — Map (db m124849) HM
On Main Street at Cross Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Originally constructed for the
Lewis Tompkins Hose Company
1890
The restoration of this firehouse is
dedicated to the officers and members,
past and present, who have selflessly
volunteered their time and energy in . . . — — Map (db m124889) HM
On Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D) at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Wolcott Avenue.
First woman reporter for
New York Tribune wrote
"Woman in the Ninteenth
Century" at Van Vliet House
Fishkill Landing, Fall 1844 — — Map (db m124895) HM
On Main Street at Churchill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Matteawan Train Station
Built in 1869 by the Dutchess and
Columbia R.R. Co. running from
Dutchess Jct. to Hopewell Jct.,
Millbrook, etc… — — Map (db m144533) HM
On Main Street 0.1 miles east of Teller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Roll of Honor
Dedicated to the Members of
Willard H. Mase
Hook and Ladder Company
Who served in the Armed Forces
of our country during
World War II
Alyea, William · Bopp, Harold · Bopp, Henry · Burch, Arthur · D’Aprile, Cornelius · . . . — — Map (db m144446) WM
On Main Street 0.1 miles from Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Whereas, when Ron and Ronnie Sauers arrived in Beacon in the mid-1980's, Main Street buildings were boarded up with plywood and covered in graffiti, but Ron and Ronnie saw an opportunity to revitalize Beacon; and
Whereas, Ron and Ronnie Sauers . . . — — Map (db m144536) HM
On Main Street at Churchill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Spanish Pentecostal
Church
Built in 1869 as 1st Methodist
church on the former site of
St. Anna’s Episcopal Church.
Rothery File Factory
Built in 1835, the company made
the first wood files in America
starting in 1828 at a . . . — — Map (db m144534) HM
On Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D) at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Wolcott Avenue.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon . . . — — Map (db m124897) HM
On Fishkill Ave (New York State Route 52) at Robert Cahill Drive, on the right when traveling west on Fishkill Ave.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon has . . . — — Map (db m144529) HM
On Main Street at Churchill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Named for the signal fires lit by Washington's troops atop our mountain during the American Revolution, Beacon is a city with a rich history dating back 400 years to when Henry Hudson's Half Moon anchored here in this beautiful bay. Beacon has . . . — — Map (db m144532) HM
On Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling south.
In this tomb rests the remains of William Few Born June 18, 1748 – Died July 16, 1828 Lieut. Colonel, Georgia Militia during the American Revolution, 1776-1779. Member, Continental Congress, 1780-1788 Signed Federal Constitution, 1787 . . . — — Map (db m44562) HM
On Church Street at Connecting Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
1754 Homesite
Of Col. James Vanderburgh 5 th Regiment D. C. Militia Friend and Host of Gen. George Washington, Visitor Here During the Revolution
— — Map (db m24881) HM
On Beekman Poughquag Road (County Road 7) 0.1 miles from Fordington Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Along the Old Upper Road
The Mill House
The Mill House built in 1749 by Robert Livingston, leased to Bartholomew Noxon in 1753 to Isaac Dennis in 1781,
later owned by FDR Jr. — — Map (db m24883) HM
On Main Street (County Route 7) 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
Along the Old Upper Road
The Old Upper Road
In Washington’s diary it is documented the number of times he traveled this route & his visits to Col. Vanderburgh’s home on the Upper Road , which also served as a munitions depot. . . . — — Map (db m24882) HM
On Route 82 at Clinton Corners Road, on the right when traveling south on Route 82.
On the National Register
of Historic Places
Bloomvale
Early Industrial Center,
Named for Isaac Bloom
(1748-1803), Judge, Miller,
Patriot, Politician — — Map (db m140618) HM
On Salt Point Turnpike (New York State Route 115) at Firehouse lane, on the left when traveling north on Salt Point Turnpike.
Built 1777 by Quakers.
Used in
American Revolution
New York State Chapter
National Society
Daughters of Founders
and Patriots of America
September 21, 1963 — — Map (db m158872) HM
On Salt Point Turnpike (New York State Route 115) north of Firehouse Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Built By the Society of Friends --- 1777
A Committee Was appointed to “Pitch upon a place for the Meeting House” --- 1775
Preparative Meeting Allowed By Nine Partners --- 1776
Monthly Meeting Set Up -- 1782
Division of . . . — — Map (db m158874) HM
On New York State Route 22 at Stone Church Lane, on the right when traveling south on State Route 22.
A cavern, with a waterfall
refuge of Sassacus, Pequot
chief, fleeing from rout of
his tribe at New Loudon, Conn.
afterward killed by Mohawks. — — Map (db m137968) HM
On Beekman Road (County Route 9) at Phillips Road, on the left when traveling east on Beekman Road.
Home of Capt. George Brinckerhoff. — • — On march to Connecticut in 1776 General Washington spent the night here. — • — The Indian grindstone was found on this farm. Erected by Melzingah Chapter, D.A.R. and the State of New . . . — — Map (db m89079) HM
On Interstate 9 at Route 84, on the right when traveling north on Interstate 9.
[ American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial Marker : ] 1776 ★ ★ 1976 To all the brave souls who passed through, served, and died here at the site of the Northern Department Supply Depot, Fishkill, New York. 1776 – 1783 . . . — — Map (db m44534) HM
On New York State Route 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on State Route 9.
During the Revolutionary War, the Van Wyck Homestead served as headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot, a supply center for Washington’s Continental Army. At this bustling “city” of industry, hammers clanged, and smoke rose from many . . . — — Map (db m88752) HM
On New York State Route 52 at New York State Route 82, on the left when traveling east on State Route 52.
Chief Sachem of the Wappinger Indians Born in Dutchess County was killed in engagement at Cortland’s Ridge N.Y. August 31, 1778 defending the American Cause. — — Map (db m46212) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 52), on the right when traveling west.
Reformed Church of Fishkill, Organized 1716, built 1725 Occupied 1776 by New York Provincial Congress, also prison during Revolution. — — Map (db m44486) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 52), on the right when traveling west.
American spy, taken with recruits for British Army, confined here after mock trial by Committee of Safety was allowed to escape. — — Map (db m44488) HM
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling east.
Site of Fishkill Tea Party Aug. 26, 1776, 100 women forced Abram Brinckeroff storekeeper, to sell them tea at lawful price of six shillings per pound. — — Map (db m44490) HM
On U.S. 9 near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north.
The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta, Ga. Laid on ancient animal and Native American Trading/Warrior Paths. Indian treaties among the Governors of NY, PA, & VA and the . . . — — Map (db m44473) HM
On Glenham Road, on the left when traveling south.
Home of Hendrick Kip Built 1753. Fishkill headquarters of Baron von Steuben about 1777. Gen. Washington and Count Pulaski visited here. State Education Department 1935 — — Map (db m88760) HM
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of Maj. Gen’l. the Marquis de Lafayette who was ill many weeks in the Brinckerhoff House adjoining during the American Revolution --------------- This stone given by Lafayette Post No 140 Dept of N.Y. G.A.R. to Melzingah Chapter D.A.R. May . . . — — Map (db m44519) HM
On New York State Route 9D at Hudson View Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9D.
Verplanck House, ca. 1740, burned 1931. Revolutionary War headquarters of General Von Steuben, 1783. Birthplace of Society of the Cincinnati 1783. — — Map (db m37628) HM
Built about 1730 by Gulian Ver Planck, whose ancestors and Francis Rombout purchased the adjacent land from the Wappinger Indians in 1685.
Headquarters of Baron Von Steuben. The society of the Cincinnati was instituted here May 1783. — — Map (db m119583) HM
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Abram Brinckerhoff. Burned 1777. Rebuilt by order of Gen. Washington while his soldiers encamped at Fishkill. Later demolished. — — Map (db m44493) HM
On New York State Route 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on State Route 9.
In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies . . . — — Map (db m88758) HM
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
On the hills back of this stone stood three batteries guarding this pass 1776 – 1783 --------------- Melzingah Chapter Daughters American Revolution 1902 — — Map (db m44450) HM
Near U.S. 9 near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north.
From 1776-1783, this house was the center of the Fishkill Supply Depot, which also included barracks for 2,000 men. General Israel Putnam occasionally headquartered here. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m44476) HM
On Van Wyck Lake Road at New York State Route 9, on the left when traveling east on Van Wyck Lake Road.
In memory of those who served in the Continental Army, while at the Fishkill Supply Depot. Near here lie buried Revolutionary War heroes, patriots who were among the first to fight for our freedom. On behalf of these valiant soldiers, we dedicate . . . — — Map (db m88762) HM
On Taconic State Parkway 4 miles from Jackson Corners Road, on the right when traveling north.
Historic New York
Livingston Manor
In 1686 Governor Dongari confirmed the grant of a manor OK 160,000 acres of land along the Hudson River to Robert Livingston (1654-1728). Livingston as lord of the manor exercised extensive powers over land . . . — — Map (db m144665) HM
On Mt. Ross Hill Road (County Route 50) 1 mile west of New York State Route 199, on the right when traveling west.
Town and
County Line
Gallatin, Columbia County.
Pine Plains, Dutchess County.
Galatin organized 1803.
Pine Plains organized 1823. — — Map (db m144651) HM
1820 Schoolhouse
Eight grades were taught in
this one room school
ca. 1820 until 1956.
It was moved here from
Upper Hopewell in 2003
East Fishkill Historical Society — — Map (db m126737) HM
Near Kensington Drive at Lynne Road, on the left when traveling west.
1845 Carriage Barn
Donated and moved here in
1985 by IBM East Fishkill.
Originally from the Theodorus
Van Wyck Farm where John Jay
Stayed during the Revolution.
East Fishkill Historical Society — — Map (db m126735) HM
On New York State Route 82 0.2 miles north of All Angels Hill Road (County Route 94), on the right when traveling south.
This house owned by Col. Jacob Griffin during the Revolution was known as “Griffin’s Tavern” or “The Rendez-vous” The Committee of Observation for Rombout Precinct held famous meeting here Aug. 15, 1775 Frequented by . . . — — Map (db m89084) HM
On Beekman Road (County Route 9), on the left when traveling east.
Church Society of Hopewell organized by 19 members in 1757. The original church built 1764. Present structure started 1833. 225th Anniversary, 1982 — — Map (db m89088) HM
Near Kensington Drive at Lynne Road, on the left when traveling west.
Schoolhouse Bell Tower
Great thanks and appreciation to the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Joe DiMaggio Lodge #2248 for their donation of the Fishkill Plains Union Church bell cast in Troy, New York, 1881, that now hangs in our schoolhouse bell . . . — — Map (db m126736) HM
Near Market Street (County Route 41) just west of Pine Woods Road, on the right when traveling west.
Firefighter Paul Tegtmeier Engine Company 4 September 11, 2001 Box 8087 2 WTC On the morning of September 11, Firefighter Tegtmeier was detailed to Engine 26 for the day tour. He arrived at their quarters just as they were being dispatched to 2 . . . — — Map (db m146991) HM
Near Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at FDR Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The building in front of you is the nation’s first presidential library. FDR was deeply involved in every facet of the library’s development. He envisioned the library as a place where the public could examine the evidence of his Presidency and . . . — — Map (db m83109) HM
Near Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at FDR Drive, on the left when traveling north.
All that is within me cries to go back to my home by the Hudson River. - Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1944
It was only when passing through the gates at the end of this road that FDR felt truly at home. Roosevelt loved Springwood’s forests and . . . — — Map (db m83113) HM
On West Market Street at River Road, on the left when traveling west on West Market Street.
Hyde Park RR Station
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1914 — — Map (db m83177) HM
Near River Road 0.1 miles south of West Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to the Hyde Park Train Station. For more than a century, passenger trains traveling on the New York Central Railroad's New York City to Albany line stopped at this station. The first station on this site was completed in 1851. President . . . — — Map (db m146968) HM
On Main Street at Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Honor Roll
Of Those Who Served In
The Viet Nam War
From Town of Hyde Park
------------------------------------
Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Cardinal, David C. • Koob, John P. • Minnard, Earl • Trani, Frederick E. Jr. . . . — — Map (db m83299) WM
On Main Street at Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Honor Roll
The Following Men From The
Township of Hyde Park
Have Answered the Call of Their Country Serving in the Military
Or Naval Forces in the War Declared by Congress on April 6, 1917
Harry E. Asher • Allen W. Barner • William A. . . . — — Map (db m83297) WM
On Main Street at Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the right on Main Street.
Honor Roll
Of Those Who Served In
World War II and Korean Conflict
From Town of Hyde Park
-----------------------------------
Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Brannon, Edward • Bircher, Thomas • Chase, Russell S. • Collins, Raymond • . . . — — Map (db m83631) WM
On East Market Street (County Route 41) 0.1 miles west of Pine Woods Road, on the right when traveling west.
New Guinea Community Site has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m146986) HM
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
James Roosevelt purchased a house on 110 acres alongside the Hudson River in 1867. Both he and his son, FDR, cherished the vista from the south lawn, which provided the backdrop for many family, community, and political events. Eventually, this . . . — — Map (db m93637) HM
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Albany Post Road.
Reformed Dutch
Church of Hyde Park
Established 1789 as the
Stoutenburgh Religious
Society. Oldest continuous
Congregation in Hyde Park.
William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2015 — — Map (db m83232) HM
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Albany Post Road.
Reformed Dutch Church
Hyde Park, New York
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Organized 1789 Built 1824 — — Map (db m83234) HM
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Site of
James K. Paulding
House, 1841 – 1860
Paulding was a distinguished
author, collaborated with
Washington Irving, was Sec’y
of Navy under Van Buren — — Map (db m83236) HM
Near Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at FDR Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The house before you today is dramatically different from the farmhouse FDR’s father purchased in 1867. Over the years, the home reflected the changing circumstances in FDR’s life. In good times, he expanded the house to meet the needs of his . . . — — Map (db m83110) HM
Near Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at FDR Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) centered his life on Springwood, the family estate. Whether starting married life with his new bride Eleanor, launching his political career, or recovering from the effects of polio, he always returned here. . . . — — Map (db m83111) HM
Near Albany Post Road (U.S. 9) at FDR Drive, on the left when traveling north.
I felt like the moon, the stars, and all the planets had fallen on me. - President Harry S. Truman, Roosevelt’s successor.
I’m walking south on Michigan Boulevard and I can’t stop crying. Everybody’s crying. - Studs Terkel, writer. . . . — — Map (db m83112) HM
On Main Street at Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Those Who Served
Korea
Ralph Herrmann, Jr. • Neal W. Horton • Ernest W. Frank, Jr. • Robert D. Holtzman • Clarence B. Devens, Sr. • Ronald L. O’Rourke • Donald E. Veith, Sr. • George W. Berryann • James B. Cruger • Gerard F. Kilmer • Lawrence D. . . . — — Map (db m83632) WM
On Violet Avenue (New York State Route 9G) at Brower Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Violet Avenue.
East Park Observation Post.
Aircraft warning service.
Civilian airplane spotters
on 24 hour watch 1942-1943.
Site was on east side of Violet Ave. — — Map (db m132623) HM
On New York State Route 199 at North Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 199.
Lafayette House
Named in 1824
Famous relay station between
the east and the Hudson.
Overnight stop for post riders
before the railroad era. — — Map (db m144667) HM
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