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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fulton County, New York
Adjacent to Fulton County, New York
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| | Earliest gravestone 1847 Several unmarked/fieldstone Sometimes listed as Bleecker Methodist Cemetery or School District #4 — — Map (db m131496) HM |
| | Earliest gravestone 1852
Several unmarked/fieldstone
Near site of first tannery c. 1840 in Bleecker, NY
A.k.a. School District #3 Cemetery — — Map (db m131497) HM |
| | Earliest gravestone 1862 Several unmarked/fieldstone Church built 1866, closed in mid 1930's Reopened 1945 as Bleecker Community Church — — Map (db m131495) HM |
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Route of a toll road from
Amsterdam to Fish House. It
linked the rural economy of
the Sacandaga Vly to rail
& canal access in Amsterdam
— — Map (db m47115) HM |
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This Side of Street Leveled
On January 21st. Sixteen
Businesses Were Destroyed.
It was an Economic Tragedy,
With No Loss of Life.
Broadalbin Historical Society — — Map (db m75110) HM |
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Erected 1824-25
Broadalbin Methodist
Episcopal Church
Enlarged 1840- Raised 1868
Parsonage Built 1871
Oldest Church In Broadalbin
Broadalbin Historical Society — — Map (db m97374) HM |
| | Lest We Forget To the eternal memory of the men and women
of Broadalbin who served in the armed
forces of the United States
during World War Two
Forever in the Annals of Glory
Will shine their starry claim
The angels know their . . . — — Map (db m136569) WM |
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Also known as Fox Hollow.
Site of c.1808 Grist-Mill.
Mills here provided lumber,
textiles & food, creating a
center for commerce and trade
— — Map (db m57349) HM |
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1790 - 1930
Settled By Roswell Fenton
Grandfather To U.S. Senator
& NYS Gov Reuben E. Fenton
"Breadalbane Dairy" 1930 - 50
— — Map (db m111566) HM |
| | In 1810 Duncan McMartin on this creek built a saw, grist, and woolen mill.
He was surveyor, lawyer, judge court common pleas 1813, Later elected State Senator — — Map (db m30962) HM |
| | Named by Sir Wm Johnson after a fishing trip with John Conye who fell out of the boat and nearly drowned.
Hans being the name for John — — Map (db m30963) HM |
| | Home Of Robert W. Chambers 1865-1933
Famous Author, Illustrator, and Amateur Entomologist — — Map (db m30957) HM |
| | Hotel Landmark
Hotel Broadalbin built
1854, added to 1881 & 1924
Served as gloveshop, hotel,
hospital and present hotel — — Map (db m7424) HM |
| | In Honor of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War II In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Michael Barna – Paul Borysink Fenton Brown – George Formire Richard Fraker . . . — — Map (db m131494) WM |
| | In Honor of the valiant men who during the dark days of civil conflict realized that through Union alone could this nation survive and not counting the cost, laid their all on the altar of their country. Through their sacrifice the nation . . . — — Map (db m131492) WM |
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Built for the Husted Family
C.1890 A. Chalmers Restored
the Estate in 1921. Main-
tained by the Christopher
Family Since 1968.
— — Map (db m152469) HM |
| | Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), Indian trader, statesman, diplomat and colonial empire builder. In 1763 he built Johnson Hall, the center of his estate and the scene of many Indian conferences.
Coming from Ireland in 1738, Johnson traded with . . . — — Map (db m57406) HM |
| | Named by the Mohawk Indians "snake trying to swallow it's tail." Valuable water source for early Broadabin — — Map (db m131457) HM |
| | In memory of "Miss Kitty," a summer resident, who was major benefactor of Broadalbin in the late 1800's. — — Map (db m131458) HM |
| | 1805 home of Col. Tiffany Brockway. War of 1812 veteran abolitionist. Used as a stop on the underground railroad for fugitive slaves going North. — — Map (db m30959) HM |
| | Built 1815, site Sir Wm Johnson's Fish House by David Marvin, Conn. Rev. soldier; his son Dr. L.I. Marvin, Assemblyman 1840 from Fulton Co. House moved 1929 — — Map (db m31516) HM |
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World Record
Northern Pike Caught Near
Benedict Bay On 9-15-1940
By Angler Peter Dubuc
52.5" Long / 46 Lbs. 2 Oz.
GSL Fisheries Federation Inc.
— — Map (db m97313) HM |
| | Site of Dutch Reformed Church of New Haerlem Founded 1792 and Historic Church Cemetery 1805-1871 — — Map (db m30952) HM |
| | J.B. McKean Post G.A.R. first met here February 23, 1891.
R.L. Walsh Post Am. Leg. first met here September 19, 1919.
108 years serving America. — — Map (db m30955) HM |
| | The people of the Town of Caroga humbly dedicate this memorial to those veterans, past and present, living or dead, who fought for the freedom of the United States of America. — — Map (db m137013) WM |
| | Rechtor Home
Site of home of Nicholas
Rechtor built about 1773.
Revolutionary War soldier
and Captain of Militia in
Tillaborough — — Map (db m132318) HM |
| | On this creek once stood E. Young's grist & saw mill, L. Stahl Saw Mill, Stahl & Benjamin Paper Mill, making this a prosperous hamlet. — — Map (db m131483) HM |
| | Built by Peter Schram in early 1800. Established as Apollo Ballroom, eatery with stabling. Visited by Governors Rockefeller, FDR — — Map (db m131591) HM |
| | Took place within a two mile radius of this marker April 20, 1779. Up this road is site of old Tillaboro Church and Cemetery — — Map (db m132317) HM |
| | Erected 1818, by state, at Fish House over Sacandaga River. D. Stewart, builder. Jacob Shew, Assemblyman. Torn down 1930. 2000 Ft. North — — Map (db m44404) HM |
| | First settler Fish House under Sir Wm. Johnson, 1762 Sons, John, Stephen, Jacob captured in Tory & Indian raid June 3, 1778. Taken to Canada — — Map (db m46497) HM |
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On June 3, 1778 Godfrey Shew stationed his son Jacob to report approach Tory and Indian raiders under Col. Ross. Later family made prisoners. — — Map (db m46498) HM |
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Built 1795 by Alex St John
On Confiscated Lands of
Sir Guy Johnson, Nephew
Of Sir William Johnson
— — Map (db m46499) HM |
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Opened July 12, 1906
Home of N.Y.S. League Jags
Host to Future HOF Players,
MLB, Negro League, Semi-Pro
& Industrial Baseball Teams
Dedicated October 13, 2013
— — Map (db m76527) HM |
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Site of
The Headquarters of the
Fonda, Johnstown and
Gloversville, Rail Road
1870 -1984
Fulton County
Historian 1995
— — Map (db m58952) HM |
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Site Of
Kingsborough Academy
Built 1831 Demolished 1900
Private School 1831 - 1863
Public Elementary School
1863 - 1900
Bicentennial
Fulton Co. 1976
— — Map (db m66548) HM |
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Parkhurst Field
Original Site of 'JAG Park' & Home of Baseball Since 1906
For over one hundred years, baseball has been played on the Parkhurst Field grounds. Opened in July 1906 as the A.,J.&G. Baseball Park and home of the professional . . . — — Map (db m69242) HM |
| | Trail Station Park
[Text on the Back]
This Monument Erected 1996 Marks the Site of the Gloversville Passenger Station and Main Offices of the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad It is Dedicated to those who Migrated . . . — — Map (db m68346) HM |
| | This 19th c. hamlet had 4
creek-run mills, a printer,
hotel, general store & P.O.
Paper, pegs, lumber and a
weekly paper were produced. — — Map (db m148081) HM |
| | Elizabeth Cady Stanton, 1815-1902.
Her father practiced law here in early 19th C. inspiring her fight for women's rights — — Map (db m136958) HM |
| | 1 mile to baronial home of Sir William Johnson erected 1762 open to visitors — — Map (db m50225) HM |
| | Sent to the Province of New York in 1737, by his uncle Sir Peter Warren for the purpose of supervising landed property in the Mohawk Valley, William Johnson engaged in trade with settlers and Indians.
Prospering in mercantile enterprises, he . . . — — Map (db m52124) HM |
| | Hostilities of the Seven Years' War having commenced, Colonel William Johnson was commissioned a Major General of Provincial Forces and assigned to command the Crown Point Expedition against the French, in 1755. After the failure of the other . . . — — Map (db m52121) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m152501) HM |
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Battle of Johnstown fought
Oct. 25, 1781. American
forces led by Col. Willett
British forces under Maj.
Ross and Capt. Butler.
Bicentennial
Fulton Co. 1975
— — Map (db m58940) HM |
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Colonial Cemetery
Remains of many Johnstown
notables of colonial
And revolutionary days
buried here — — Map (db m5686) HM |
| | Erected 1772
Only Colonial Court House
In State of New York
First Court General
Sessions, Tryon County,
September 8, 1772 — — Map (db m5682) HM |
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Pioneer For Women's Rights
Was Born in Cady Home Located
On This Site
Erected By New York State Education Department
And Johnstown Chapter, D.A.R.
1937
Rededicated Sep. 18, 1975
— — Map (db m59062) HM |
| | The History of Woman Suffrage in Four Volumes is the documentary masterpiece from 50 years of co-operative teamwork between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Both were outstanding leaders in the campaign for . . . — — Map (db m50238) HM |
| | This structure was built in 1772 as the Tryon County Jail. It was placed on the highest ground in the village in case of Indian attack or war. It was considered one of America's strongest buildings for defense, with massive stone walls impervious to . . . — — Map (db m55351) HM |
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Important frontier civil
and military prison during
revolution. Inspected by
Washington in 1783
— — Map (db m67459) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m68230) HM |
| | In efforts to develop great land holdings, he surveyed and laid out the village of Johnstown, built the first public school, and after Tryon County was set off in 1772, ensured the location of the county seat here. Interested in learning, he was a . . . — — Map (db m52094) HM |
| | Grave of Sir William Johnson
Baronet
1715 - MASON - 1774
His Indian name
Warraghiyagey
"he who does much business"
Founder of
Johnstown
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Patrick's Lodge 4 F.&A.M.
First Free School
Supt. of Indian . . . — — Map (db m54281) HM |
| | 1. Johnson Hall - 1763. Baronial home of Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the British Crown. Johnson Hall is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Prior to the Revolutionary War, the home was a Native American trade and . . . — — Map (db m53038) HM |
| | A man of strong character. A colossal pioneer. One of the greatest men of his time. Sole superintendent and faithful friend of the Six Nations and their Allies. Their Warragiyaey. Founder of Johnstown. He established here the first free school in . . . — — Map (db m57754) HM |
| | Moved here about 1788. Lot formerly Sir WM Johnson's. Village called John's Town. Younglove home 1812-1926. D.A.R. Chapter House 1926 — — Map (db m76652) HM |
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Baronial Home of
Sir William Johnson
Erected 1762
Open to Visitors — — Map (db m5687) HM |
| | Historic New York
Johnson Hall - 1763
Johnstown
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), Indian trader, statesman,diplomat and Colonial Empire Builder, in 1763 built Johnson Hall, the center of his estate and the scene of many Indian . . . — — Map (db m5683) HM |
| | Johnson Hall
A man of Sir Williams position required a grand home to impress his many guests who arrived for political, financial, and diplomatic discussions. Commitments in the French and Indian War(1754-63), however, kept him from . . . — — Map (db m136523) HM |
| | Baronial home of Sir William Johnson. One of the most historic colonial buildings in the United States. — — Map (db m59002) HM |
| | Sir William Johnson built Johnson Hall in 1763 as the center of a grand estate. He was made a British baronet for his role in the French & Indian Wars, a title his son, John, inherited upon his death in 1774.
By December 1775, rebel unrest led John . . . — — Map (db m58846) HM |
| | In memory of the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War who fighting not for themselves but for future generations. Saved the nation. — — Map (db m49978) HM |
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Bridge Here Destroyed
13 Onlookers Swept Away
Only 8 Survive Upon Failure of
Shriver's Mill Dam
— — Map (db m69073) HM |
| | New York State purchased Johnson Hall in 1906. At that time, after almost 150 years of changing ownership, only 20 acres remained intact of the original 700+ acre property.
The Johnstown Historical Society, trustee of Johnson Hall in the early . . . — — Map (db m58844) HM |
| | Last home of Nicholas Stoner soldier of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Died here, Nov. 24, 1853 age 92 years — — Map (db m49971) HM |
| | Commemorating the first veterans of our nation who fell in the Battle of Johnstown one of the last battles of the American Revolution October 25, 1781 — — Map (db m51705) HM |
| | Site of The residence of Matthias B. Hildreth. Served as Attorney General of the State of New York from 1808 to 1812. — — Map (db m137017) HM |
| | Lodowick Putman and son Aaron killed in their home here in Sir John Johnson's raid into Tryon County. They are buried here. — — Map (db m49608) HM |
| | Jumpin' Jack Johnston, 3X World Champion 1976-1978, freestyle aerialist skier, executed his first aerial on "The Challenge" in 1972. — — Map (db m136980) HM |
| | This tablet marks the site of
the battle fought in The War
of the American Revolution
October 25th 1781,
and was erected by
The Johnstown Chapter DAR
August 31st 1901 Charter Day
Thus we show to Succeeding generations
that we honor . . . — — Map (db m59006) HM |
| | Site of First St John's Church (1760) erected by Sir William Johnson; first Church of England North of the Mohawk River — — Map (db m50747) HM |
| | Gaining considerable knowledge of Indian Affairs, his area of responsibility for administration reached from Hudson's Bay Canada to the Carolinas. From the Atlantic to as far west as any Indians were known.
Appointed to deal with Indians, and . . . — — Map (db m52120) HM |
| | Rev. War Veteran 1747-1821 expert tanner, began first glove shop behind home on this site 1808. - Founded Fulton Co. leather industry — — Map (db m68523) HM |
| | 1763
The Drumm House
Home of Edward Wall School
Master Sir William Johnson's
Free School — — Map (db m50749) HM |
| | This is the only colonial period courthouse still in use in New York State. Tryon County was formed in March 1772 after much lobbying by Sir William Johnson. He donated most of the money needed to build a new courthouse designed by Samuel Fuller of . . . — — Map (db m51896) HM |
| | Famous Post-Revolutionary tavern, resort of "Nick" Stoner, erected 1798 by Capt. Jean Batiste Vaumane de Fon Claire, former officer in French Army under Louis XVI — — Map (db m49975) HM |
| | Dedicated to Veterans of All Wars — — Map (db m49979) HM |
| | General George Izard troops encamped here in Sept. 1814 marching from Plattsburgh to Sackett's Harbour by the old state road through Johnstown. — — Map (db m49972) HM |
| | Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) came from Ireland in 1738 to administer his uncle's lands in the Mohawk Valley. Johnson became a planter, trader, military officer, land speculator, statesman, Indian agent and churchman. He built a store to trade . . . — — Map (db m58944) HM |
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Birthplace of Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, 1815 - 1902
Pioneer of Women's Rights
A Leader in the Women's
Suffrage Movement.
George E. Pataki, Governor
— — Map (db m59068) HM |
| | On this corner once stood a
tavern, store, blacksmith
shop, wagon factory, built
by William Lassell who
purchased 50 acres in 1805. — — Map (db m136704) HM |
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Was Murdered Near Here
By Sir John Johnson And His
Loyalist And Indian Allies
May 22, 1780 Raid. Early
Settler And Patriot
— — Map (db m97406) HM |
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Anthonyville
Site of First Brick Home In
Town of Mayfield. Birthplace
of George T. Anthony. Quaker,
Civil War Officer, Governor
State of Kansas. 1876-1879
— — Map (db m46954) HM |
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Of Mayfield and Broadalbin
Organized Here in 1792,
Then The Home of Caleb
Woodworth, Soldier Of
Revolution, First Settler
— — Map (db m76523) HM |
| | Graves of Captain Gershom Woodworth, French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars and Sergeant Selah Woodworth of Revolution: Mayfield Pioneer. — — Map (db m68208) HM |
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Of Major Harmon And
Francis Van Buren, Seventh
Albany County Regiment,
Revolutionary War.
Settlers On This Land.
— — Map (db m97468) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m34818) HM |
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Site Of
Dutch Reformed Church of
Mayfield, 1793-1826.
Churchyard containing
remains of many
pioneers of this section.
— — Map (db m68163) HM |
| | On this site in 1916 Wm C Brower invented and patented the first sap gravity flow tubing system from tree to sugar house for making maple syrup — — Map (db m68213) HM |
| | Jacob Dunham and Samuel, his son, killed here April 1779. Others of the family escaped by hiding in the woods. Site of their home. — — Map (db m33007) HM |
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Built and Garrisoned
During the Revolution as A
Refuge for Settlers
Of Vicinity
— — Map (db m33005) HM |
| | Here Henry Stoner and his sons Nick and John held the cabin against the Tory and Indian raiders who burned Broadalbin, June 1778. — — Map (db m68197) HM |
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Site of landmark on car-
riage road built by Sir
Wm. Johnson. 9 miles from
Johnson Hall, Ft. Johnson
& Fish House on Sacandaga
Bicentennial
Fulton Co. 1975
— — Map (db m58950) HM |
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Built about 1790 by
Oliver Rice
a soldier of the American
Revolution, serving under
General Washington — — Map (db m68555) HM |
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Here are Buried Jonathan Fisk-
Oliver Rice-William Woodworth-
Samuel Woodworth-Jesse Foote-
Isaac Bemis-Jonathan Canfield-
Soldiers of The Revolution
— — Map (db m34631) HM |
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Site Of
Romeyn's Mill
Erected 1773 by Sir William
Johnson. Burned During
Revolution. Rebuilt by Col.
Abraham Romeyn. Commander
Montgomery County Militia
— — Map (db m68133) HM |
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World Record
Northern Pike Caught Near
Benedict Bay On 9-15-1940
By Angler Peter Dubuc
52.5" Long / 46 Lbs. 2 Oz.
In Memory of Andy Luey
— — Map (db m95646) HM |
| | »— Woodworth Farm
Conveyed by Commissioners of Forfeiture to William G. Woodworth in 1786. Served in Revolution. Passed to Hiram Woodworth 1810-1910 — — Map (db m68196) HM |
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of Sir Wm. Johnson 1500
ft. northeast of this marker
built 1762. Village derived
name from lodge. Burned
by Tories and Indians, 1781
— — Map (db m45607) HM |
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