“Aren’t We Dressed Up Fine?”
The Dutchess and Columbia Railroad Company built this corner building as its head- quarters in 1870. Later, its offices were moved to Dutchess Junction, near Beacon. From 1889 - 1891 the building was . . . — — Map (db m140040) HM
“Downstreet”
The intersection at this stoplight has been an important crossroads for generations, known colloquially to villagers as "downstreet." J.B. McQuaig, an Irish immigrant, ran the general store pictured here for much of the . . . — — Map (db m140119) HM
“Gandy Dancers”
Railroad maintenance was a constant necessity. Skilled workers and day laborers were hired to grade the land, build trestles, lay and realign the tracks, and keep things in good repair. Nicknamed "gandy dancers," . . . — — Map (db m140230) HM
“Perfect Service and Perfect Food”
There have been three prefabricated diners at this location since Charlie Simonson brought the first one to Millbrook from Westchester County in 1929. Acquired in 1931 by Carmine Nardone, it was . . . — — Map (db m140043) HM
“Rough Stonework a Specialty”
Rocks abound throughout the region in fields, streams, and forest glens. They were incorporated into structures and stone walls that line roadways and delineate old pastureland. In the hands of skilled . . . — — Map (db m140114) HM
“Up to Date in Every Respect”
That was the boast of Sheldon's Pharmacy, across from the railroad station. It had a popular soda fountain, carried souvenirs, published and sold local postcard views like this one, and attracted . . . — — Map (db m140037) HM
A Tribute and a Gift
The Descendants of Isaac and Hannah Thorn(e) have been part of this community since the 1740s, when much of the area was settled by the Society of Friends (Quakers). Isaac's great grandson, Jonathan Thorne (1801-84), was a . . . — — Map (db m139984) HM
A Wing and a Prayer
Grace Episcopal Church (1901) anchors the upper end of Millbrook's Franklin Avenue. Stucco, stone, turrets, and towers combine in homage to the English Arts and Crafts movement. The interior, though somewhat altered, still . . . — — Map (db m140175) HM
A World of Information
On November 11, 1901, thirteen prominent citizens discussed the need for a local library. Two weeks later, a constitution was adopted, charter members and a board of trustees were elected, and the Millbrook Free Library . . . — — Map (db m140174) HM
All Aboard!
Rail service had been debated for years before George Hunter Brown and his partners finally succeeded in bringing it to the area in 1869, after the Civil War. The new station and village evolving around it were named after Brown's . . . — — Map (db m140038) HM
Athletics and Community
Built in 1914 as the local YMCA, the building in front of you was dedicated 6 "the physical and moral improvement of the youth of Millbrook." Designed by the noted New York City architect James Ware, the structure housed . . . — — Map (db m140184) HM
Blown Away
The Millbrook Gas and Electric Company (1894-1920), founded by Charles Dieterich, pioneered the use of acetylene in America and provided street lights at 300 village locations. Unfortunately, the gas proved to be highly volatile, and . . . — — Map (db m140182) HM
In Grateful Acknowledgement
For the Community Effort Put Forth by
The Millbrook Lions
In the Construction of the
Community Band Shell
Dedicated June 14, 1987
Village of Millbrook
Board of Trustees — — Map (db m140180) HM
Founding Families
Considered the oldest residence In the village, this house (1750) was known for generations as the Haight family homestead. Owned by Philip Hart, an early entrepreneur, it was purchased in 1795 by Ebenezer Mott, then sold to . . . — — Map (db m140231) HM
From Primary School to Town Hall
Built as a primary school in 1913, this red-brick building housed kindergarten and grades 1-3 in four rooms for more than 50 years. Generations of children learned their ABCs here and fondly recall their . . . — — Map (db m140117) HM
In Stock and For Sale
Hardware and farm equipment have been sold here since the 1870s. Plows, spring wagons, buggies, garden barrows, and tools are all listed in James Reardon's 1895 newspaper ad. Practical plumbing, steam and hot-water . . . — — Map (db m140041) HM
Irish and Italian Immigrants
Alden Place used to be called "Hogan's Alley" after a news- paper comic strip, begun in 1895, about immigrant children using odd slang. The Irish were the first to settle on Alden Place, having moved to Millbrook to . . . — — Map (db m140116) HM
Life’s Little Pleasures
Nuncia Galuppo Petrone's specialty shop carried a wide assortment of Italian groceries she offered both imported foods and homemade dolci (sweets). Olive oil was featured both for table and medicinal use. The circa 1905 . . . — — Map (db m140229) HM
1776 1976
Town of Washington
Village of Millbrook
Celebrate the Bicentennial
200 Years of Freedom
Erected by the Bicentennial Commission
Ernest A. Ciferri, Chairman
William L. Still, Co-Chairman
Robert J. Rogers, Co-Chairman . . . — — Map (db m139867) HM
In Memoriam
All Men and Women of
The Millbrook Area
Who have Paid the Supreme Sacrifice
In All Past Wars . . .
Particular Remembrance
Korea 1950 – 1953
Charles Johnson Richard Strothers
John Wing
Died in Service – . . . — — Map (db m139865) WM
1941 1945
Dedicated to the Veterans of the Town of Washington Who Served in Our
Country’s Defense and to the Imperishable Memory of Those Who Died
Adams, Stirling S. · Alexander, John M. · Alexander, William F. · Anderson, Alexander L. · . . . — — Map (db m139542) WM
Welcome to Millbrook
in 1697, when this area was thickly forested and unexplored, nine men formed a partnership and were granted a royal charter to a huge tract of land that stretched from the Hudson River to what would become the Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m139866) HM
Nine Partners
School
On this site, 1796-1863,
Influential in Education
Famous for its teachers
And pupils
State Education
Department 1935 — — Map (db m139340) HM
Old Firehouse
A series of fires prompted 30 men to form the Millbrook Fire Company No. 1 in 1908 to protect local property and lives. In 1909, they purchased this corner lot from Oakleigh Thorne and constructed the building a year later for . . . — — Map (db m140115) HM
St. Joseph's Church
Before St. Joseph's Church was completed in 1872, local Catholics had been served by priests who rode out either from Poughkeepsie or Amenia to conduct Mass in an inter-denominational hall. St. Joseph's became an . . . — — Map (db m139983) HM
Strike Up the Band!
Millbrook has always loved a parade, whether to celebrate a victory or holiday. Shown here in the large photo is the Armistice parade of 1918, marking the end of the "War to End All Wars." Red Cross workers marched down . . . — — Map (db m140173) HM
Tents and Togas
Latin used to be an integral part of the high-school curriculum so much so that in 1920-21, three of the eleven faculty members taught the language. Summer school (shown here) was voluntary, not remedial, and popular classes in . . . — — Map (db m140178) HM
The Great Fire of 1916
In December 1916, the headline in the local newspaper ran “$100,000 Fire Sweeps Business Section of Village.” An entire block had been destroyed. Despite a well-organized bucket brigade, the fire department, . . . — — Map (db m140118) HM
The School That Launched a Village
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Thorne Memorial Building (also known as Millbrook Memorial School) was built in 1894 by the four surviving children of Jonathan and Lydia Thorne to honor . . . — — Map (db m140177) HM
This Garden
was created by
The Millbrook
Garden Club
and planted with
Trees, Shrubs and
Flowers native to
Our Country. It is
Dedicated as a Tribute
and Memorial to the
Soldiers and Sailors
who went from the
Township of . . . — — Map (db m139541) WM
People have mined iron in the Taconic region since the late 1700s. The first iron furnace with a steam-powered bellows was built on this site in 1847. Caleb Maltby purchased the mine in 1861 and the Maltby Iron Company produced a high grade of iron . . . — — Map (db m138098) HM
Built and dedicated in 1881
by A. J. Akin. Used by Christ Church since 1895. Moved to
former site of Mizzentop Hotel by Lowell Thomas 1936.
— — Map (db m25020) HM
From September 20 to November 28, 1778 George Washington, his generals and army of 13,000 were located in or around Fredericksburg, with the John Kane house serving as headquarters. From here emanated George Washington’s strategy of . . . — — Map (db m24555) HM
Pawling Grange founded 1897. Hall built by Grange members in 1946 as meeting place and community center. Sold to Town of Pawling in 1962. — — Map (db m24658) HM
In memory of General George Washington Commander in Chief of Continental Army Fredericksburg Sept. 19 – Nov. 27, 1778 Made possible through the efforts of Senator Vincent L. Leibell
The Historical Society of . . . — — Map (db m24556) HM
General Washington’s hdqtrs at Fredericksburg (Pawling) Sept. – Nov. 1778 – Kane was a prosperous landowner, early supervisor and a Tory. — — Map (db m24522) HM
Commander of the Monitor, against the Confederate Ram, Merrimac. Hampton Roads, Mar. 9, 1862; Rear Admiral, U.S.N. is buried here. — — Map (db m63935) HM
These trees were planted as a Living Memorial to
Thomas E. Dewey
Governor of the State of New York
1943 – 1955
and his wife
Frances Hutt Dewey
Faithful member of the congregation
of Christ Church on Quaker Hill . . . — — Map (db m25018) HM
Dedicated May 4, 1945 to honor Town of Pawling men who gave their lives in the service of their country during World War II.
Marker donated Am. Legion Aux. — — Map (db m24653) HM
First church built in 1809 South Road; second church in 1854 on Main Street. This church erected in 1864. Additions in 1928 and 1960. — — Map (db m24888) HM
Was located on this site from 1880 – 1933. The building was three stories high, faced the west with two hundred feet frontage. It was opened during the summer seasons and accommodated 250 guests. Porches bordered three sides. The spacious . . . — — Map (db m25016) HM
Originally the Burr Farm, Murrow Park was purchased by the Pawling Lions Club from Mr. & Mrs. Howard Burr and Miss Altana Burr. The Lions Club purchased the property for recreation and enjoyment by the residents of Pawling in 1965. — — Map (db m24977) HM
Oblong Meeting House
Of the Society of Friends
Erected in 1742 south of this road
Present building erected in 1764
First effective action against slavery
taken here in 1767
Occupied as hospital January 1779
By Revolutionary . . . — — Map (db m25026) HM
Dedicated to The Memory of Those Who Paid for Our Freedom With Their Lives
World War II 1941 – 1945
Ira Baker • George N. Burr • John Stark Colman • Harold Davis • Walter C. Fischer • John Holladay • Leon O’Dell • Edward J. . . . — — Map (db m24654) WM
[ West Side ]
Roll of Honor
To Honor the Pawling Men Who Served in the World War This Tablet is Erected By The Inhabitants of the Town 1917 – 1919
Akin, Albert John • Alfredson, David • Anderson, Edward . . . — — Map (db m24655) HM
Purgatory Hill
Named by the Continental Army encamped here fall of 1778. Site of great barbecue celebrating anniversary of Burgoyne’s defeat – Saratoga — — Map (db m24979) HM
Mahican and Wappinger Indians once inhabited the area between the Taconic Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Dutch settlers first occupied the river front, so that later comers settled in these highlands. Palatine Germans came from the ill-fated tar . . . — — Map (db m144321) HM
The First Oblong Friends Meeting House was erected on this site in 1742. It was used as a place of worship until 1764. West of the site was the Friends burial ground. During the fall and winter of 1778 the present meeting house was a hospital . . . — — Map (db m25028) HM
A section of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War was stationed on the western slopes of Quaker Hill from September 16, to November 28, 1778.
The Great Barbecue
Occurred on the hillside across this road. October 17, 1778
It . . . — — Map (db m24521) HM
A section of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War was stationed on the western slopes of Quaker Hill from September 16, to November 28, 1778.
The Great Barbecue Barbecue
Occurred on the hillside across this road.
October 17, . . . — — Map (db m24551) HM
This marker denotes the western boundary of Connecticut under an agreement reached in 1683 between Governor Thomas Dongan of New York and Governor Robert Treat of Connecticut.
Later the Treaty of Dover signed on May 14, 1731 moved the western . . . — — Map (db m24980) HM
Attlebury School
District #12 Built ca. 1911
After Original Building
Destroyed by Fire in 1909.
Closed 1945. Acquired by
Stanford Hist. Soc. 2014. — — Map (db m140611) HM
Attlebury
School House
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2016
by the United States
Department of the Interior
William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2016
Attlebury School
The one room schoolhouse on this . . . — — Map (db m140614) HM
Carman Mill
A mill stood here as early
as 1784. Processing timber,
wool, apples and grain
with water power. Struck by
lightning & burned in 1936. — — Map (db m144591) HM
Erected to
the memory of
Dr. H.C. Wilber
who practiced medicine
in Pine Pains from
1807 to 1818
( left plaque )
Erected to honor
Dr. Walter W. Wicks
who practiced medicine
in Pine Pains from
1928 - 1983
( right . . . — — Map (db m144632) HM
Site of
Old Pine Trees
under pine trees chiefs of
a Mohican Indian tribe were
buried. Pine Plains named
for these trees on plains. — — Map (db m144628) HM
Site of
Old Tavern
Log House Tavern in 1798,
Dr. Asahel Haskins, Prop.
Hotel Built 1804 by F. & E.
Dibblee. G. Ketterer Owner
Enlarged Hotel 1872 & 1882. — — Map (db m140608) HM
Organized 1823. Named to commemorate pine trees that grew on the plains. Part of Northeast 1788. Part of Little Nine Partners 1706. — — Map (db m135793) HM
Pine Plains
Northeast Line
Pine Plains organized 1823.
Northeast Formed 1788 and
included Milan and Pine Plains.
Milan taken off in 1818. — — Map (db m144589) HM
Pine Plains-Stanford Line
Pine Plains organized 1823.
Part of Northeast 1788 and
Little Nine Partners 1706.
Stanford organized 1793.
Part of Washington 1788 and
Great Nine Partners 1697 — — Map (db m144592) HM
Roll of Honor
Pine Plains, New York
Spanish American War
Fred Bostwick · Fred Knickerbocker
World War I
Henry Dathrick · Webster Bathrick · Smith Bielby · Clyde S. Bouton · Russ R. Bouton · Frank Brandt · George H. Cahill · . . . — — Map (db m144594) WM
Roll of Honor
Pine Plains, New York
Korean Conflict
Elinor Adams · Francis Baldwin · Joseph Bartolomeo · Richard Bartolomeo · Frank Bossolini · John N. Boyles · Faye Brusie · Robert Cahill · William Cahill · Walter Clinch · Robert Couse, Sr. · . . . — — Map (db m144595) WM
Site of
Seymour Smith Academy
Opened 1879: leased 1896, as
Union Free School. Rev. A.
Mattice, A.M. only principal.
1002 graduates. — — Map (db m144631) HM
Town and
County Line
Gallatin, Columbia County.
Pine Plains, Dutchess County.
Galatin organized 1803.
Pine Plains organized 1823. — — Map (db m144635) HM
Pleasant Valley
Veterans War Memorial
“All Gave Some
Some Gave All”
In Honor and Tribute to the
Brave Men and Women of
Our Town
Who Proudly and Honorably
Served to Preserve
Freedom and Democracy
April 6, 1917 . . . — — Map (db m144427) WM
To Honor Those Men
And Women Of The Fifth
Ward Who So Valiantly
Served Their Country
In World War II
Dedicated Sept. 3, 1946
Adams, W. • Adriance, H. F. • Ahrens, H. S. • Aide, H. • Allen, C. • Allers, E. J. • Allers, J. F. • Allers, R. . . . — — Map (db m37736) HM
In 1992, Walkway Over the Hudson was established to preserve the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, transform it into a linear park and trailway and provide long-term stewardship. With public and private support, the bridge-to-park . . . — — Map (db m142779) HM
Bennett Gate
In memory of Sidonie Bennett,
a Holocaust survivor and
Hungarian immigrant whose dream
of a Vassar education for her
daughter was realized here.
Given, with gratitude,
by Dr. Georgette Bennett '67 and her family . . . — — Map (db m37641) HM
Conceived in the 1860s, the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge created the only Hudson River crossing between New York City and Albany. Political and financial difficulties prevented the project from getting underway for several years. In 1886, . . . — — Map (db m142777) HM
Formed over 300 million years ago, the Catskill Mountains have more than 35 peaks over 3,500 feet, cover 6,000+ square miles, and provide 90% of New York City's water supply. The Catskills have been a tourist destination and a haven for artists for . . . — — Map (db m145008) HM
As "Queen City of the Hudson River Valley," Poughkeepsie has been a beehive of activity since settlers first established riverfront industries here in the early 1700s. Geography helped fuel the transformation from town to city. The Fall Kill Creek . . . — — Map (db m141937) HM
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