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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Schoharie County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Schoharie 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 Schoharie County, NY (112) Albany County, NY (332) Delaware County, NY (70) Greene County, NY (95) Montgomery County, NY (185) Otsego County, NY (56) Schenectady County, NY (154)  SchoharieCounty(112) Schoharie County (112)  AlbanyCounty(332) Albany County (332)  DelawareCounty(70) Delaware County (70)  GreeneCounty(95) Greene County (95)  MontgomeryCounty(185) Montgomery County (185)  OtsegoCounty(56) Otsego County (56)  SchenectadyCounty(154) Schenectady County (154)
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1New York (Schoharie County), Blenheim — Captain Jacob Hager
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south.
Schoharie County Militia October 20, 1775 Served In Schoharie And Mohawk Valleys Throughout The Revolution Commanded Expedition Against Brant Defended Upper Fort Against Sir John Johnson in 1780 Died May 21 1819 Aged 85 Years . . . — Map (db m62729) HM
2New York (Schoharie County), Breakabeen — Indian Trail
On New York State Route 30 at Clauverwie Road (County Route 18), on the right when traveling north on State Route 30.
Keyserkill to Catskill Creek and Hudson River, connecting Hudson, Schoharie, Mohawk, Delaware and Susquehanna valleys and the west. — Map (db m47711) HM
3New York (Schoharie County), Carlisle — Burial Place
On Cemetery Road 0.1 miles north of U.S. 20, on the right when traveling north.
Hon. John M. Brown 1771-1823 First Historian Schoharie Co. Capt. Thos. Machim, Engineer Under Gen. Washington, And Builder of the Great Chain. — Map (db m90308) HM
4New York (Schoharie County), Carlisle — Carlisle Grove Seminary
On Crommie Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site Of ------> Carlisle Grove Seminary Erected 1852. Closed 1865. One of Six Early Boarding Schools in Schoharie County — Map (db m89319) HM
5New York (Schoharie County), Central Bridge — Schoharie Junction
On Junction Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
Site of SCHOHARIE JUNCTION Schoharie Valley Railroad Reg. Run 1-4-1867 - Last Run 9-17-1942 Length of Railroad - 4.2 Miles Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroad First Run 10-19-1868-Last Run 9-24-1936 Length of Railroad - 5.7 Miles . . . — Map (db m31928) HM
6New York (Schoharie County), Central Bridge — Site of Block House
On New York State Route 7 at Junction Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling west on State Route 7.
Site of Block House Built 1781 Used by inhabitants during Indian raids — Map (db m8109) HM
7New York (Schoharie County), Charlotteville — People's College
On Charlotte Valley Road.
Site of People's College   Ό Mile —> Erected 1855, Burned 1867 One of Six Early Seminaries In Schoharie County. — Map (db m156506) HM
8New York (Schoharie County), Charlotteville — Site of Charlotteville Seminary
On Charlotte Valley Road (Route 6) at Meade Road, on the left when traveling east on Charlotte Valley Road.
Built 1850, Burned 1856 First of Six Seminaries in Schoharie County. — Map (db m149533) HM
9New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — Cherry Valley Junction
On New York State Route 10 at Heron Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 10.
. . . — Map (db m143995) HM
10New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — Nicholas Warner
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling west.
One half mile north of here stood the home of Nicholas Warner burned during the Battle of Cobleskill May 30, 1778. — Map (db m130236) HM
11New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — Rock-House
On Hubb Shutts Road (County Route 37), on the right when traveling west.
Rock-House Where Peter Young took his wife for safety when attacked by Indians during the Revolution — Map (db m48403) HM
12New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — Town of Cobleskill
On Main Street (New York State Route 7/10) west of Grand Street, on the left when traveling west.
Established March 17, 1797, as one of the six original towns that formed Schoharie County Name was derived from a German Palatine settler, Jacob Kobel. — Map (db m115741) HM
13New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — War Memorial — God Bless All Those Who Gave Their Lives
On Main Street (New York State Route 7/10) west of Grand Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of All Veterans living & deceased who served their country in all wars —————————— Veterans' Memorial "Centre" Park renamed in honor of . . . — Map (db m115802) WM
14New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — Warnerville Union Literary Seminary
On New York State Route 7, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1853. One of six early seminaries in Schoharie County — Map (db m130238) HM
15New York (Schoharie County), Cobleskill — World Wars Memorial Clock
On Main Street (New York State Route 7/10) at Grand Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
World Wars I-II For Those Who Served — Map (db m115803) WM
16New York (Schoharie County), Conesville — Schoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York State — Town of Conesville —
On New York State Route 990V at Prattsville Road (County Route 39), on the right when traveling east on State Route 990V.
More than 150 years ago, a New York City newspaperman – in describing a treacherous and breathtaking stagecoach ride through Conesville - reported that he could not be bribed to repeat the journey but for one thing: "the scenery, Sir, . . . — Map (db m153131) HM
17New York (Schoharie County), Conesville — Schoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York State — Town of Conesville —
On New York State Route 990V 0.2 miles west of Bearkill Road (County Route 18), on the right when traveling east.
More than 150 years ago, a New York City newspaperman – in describing a treacherous and breathtaking stagecoach ride through Conesville - reported that he could not be bribed to repeat the journey but for one thing: "the scenery, Sir, . . . — Map (db m153152) HM
18New York (Schoharie County), Conesville — Stone Bridge
On New York State Route 990V at Bear Kill Road (County Route 18), on the left when traveling east on State Route 990V.
Built for Susquehanna Turnpike, destroyed 1874 flood. Hotel across the way burned 1980. Store/post office here built c. 1840 demolished 1994. — Map (db m152370) HM
19New York (Schoharie County), Conesville — Town of Conesville War Memorial
On New York State Route 990V 0.1 miles west of Bearkill Road (County Route 18), on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the men and women of the Town of Conesville who served their country in its times of need — Map (db m153227) WM
20New York (Schoharie County), Esperance — Methodist Episcopal Church
On Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west.
Inc. March, 1835. Original Church Erected 1836, Present Edifice Built 1868. Rev. S. Coleman, First Pastor. — Map (db m28829) HM
21New York (Schoharie County), Esperance — 15 — The Presbyterian Church Esperance, NY — (Old Stone Church) — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Presbyterian (Old Stone) Church, Esperance, N.Y. Organized May 2, 1823 Edifice Dedicated July 4, 1824 Sheldon Jackson Received As Member Oct. 2, 1853. Remodeled And Rededicated Jan. 14, 1897 — Map (db m122293) HM
22New York (Schoharie County), Fultonham — Here Col. John Harper
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south.
At head of local militia routed Capt. MacDonld of Burgoyne's staff with Tories and Indians. Aug. 13, 1777 — Map (db m130268) HM
23New York (Schoharie County), Fultonham — The Upper Fort 1777
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
1777 Commemorating The Upper Fort which stood on the knoll 1966 Ft. S. 50° E. of this marker. Here on Oct. 17th 1780 was fired the first gun which signalled a warning enabling the fort below to prepare for the successful defense against the . . . — Map (db m62412) HM
24New York (Schoharie County), Fultonham — Timothy Murphy
On New York State Route 30 0.2 miles south of Hard Scrabble Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Home Timothy Murphy Where He Lived During 1784 And Died June 22, 1818, Age 67; Revolutionary Scout — Map (db m62409) HM
25New York (Schoharie County), Gallupville — Becker Stone House
On Murphy Road, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1772 The Tory, Crysler, with a band of Indians gave battle on July 26, 1782 — Map (db m32187) HM
26New York (Schoharie County), Gilboa — Gilboa Settlement
On New York State Route 990V, on the right when traveling south.
Gilboa Settlement ‹—« Cotton Mill 1840-1869, Tannery Church & Cemetery Stood On Ground now Covered by Reservoir Of New York City Water Supply — Map (db m37550) HM
27New York (Schoharie County), Gilboa — Schoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York State — Town of Gilboa —
On Route 990V west of Flat Creek Road (Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
Formed in 1848 from portions of the towns of Blenheim and Broome, the Town of Gilboa is the southernmost town in Schoharie County. Settlement began in 1764 by Matthew and Jacob Dise. Other families from New England to continue the . . . — Map (db m153137) HM
28New York (Schoharie County), Gilboa — The Gilboa Fossils
On New York State Route 990V 0.1 miles west of Flat Creek Road (County Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
This exhibit is the only visible proof of the other, ancient world that lies hidden beneath the landscape. 380 million years ago, Gilboa was located on the shore of the inland Catskill Sea. This was a tropical world, situated about twenty . . . — Map (db m153153) HM
29New York (Schoharie County), Howes Cave — Safety Follows Wisdom
Near Sagendorf Corners Road west of Enders Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Portland Cement Assocation Safety Trophy Awarded To North American Cement Corporation Howes Cave N.Y. Plant For A Perfect Safety Record in 1930. — Map (db m145445) HM
30New York (Schoharie County), Howes Cave — Tavern
On New York State Route 7 at G. Westinghouse Drive, on the left when traveling east on State Route 7.
At Old Central Bridge built in 1831 by Samuel Smith. Mentioned in many old deeds. Later known as "Rich's" Tavern. — Map (db m130271) HM
31New York (Schoharie County), Janesville — Catherine Merckley
On New York State Route 10 south of Bush Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near this spot Catherine Merckley on October 18, 1780, fleeing on horseback from the Indians, was shot and scalped by Seths Henry This marker erected by Capt. Christian Brown Chapter D.A.R. and by others who in youth dwelled . . . — Map (db m144114) HM
32New York (Schoharie County), Janesville — Site of Log Cabin
On New York State Route 10 0.2 miles south of Bush Street, on the left when traveling south.
First Christian meeting place in the settlement of Dorlach. Erected circa 1760, through the Lutheran ministries of Rev. Peter N. Sommers — Map (db m143958) HM
33New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Jefferson Academy
On North Harpersfield Road (County Route 2A) at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on North Harpersfield Road.
1812, one of the first schools of its kind built in Schoharie County by public subscription. Rev. Wm. Salisbury, Principal — Map (db m137527) HM
34New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Mill Stones
On Potter Hill Road at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Potter Hill Road.
The mill stones were salvaged from ruins of old mill at west end of village by Charles R. Hubbell in 1968. They were donated to the Town of Jefferson by his daughter and husband, Shirley and Carl Anderson in memory of her father Charles R. . . . — Map (db m137630) HM
35New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Parker 13-Sided Barn
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — Map (db m50237) HM
36New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Site of Battle
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling north.
»→ Between Schoharie militia under Capt. Jacob Hagar of Upper Fort and Indians and Tories under Chief Brant, Nov. 2, 1781. — Map (db m62848) HM
37New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Town of Jefferson
On North Harpersfield Road (County Route 2A), on the left when traveling west.
Founded in 1803, the town was named after Thomas Jefferson, then President of the United States. Except a small portion taken from Harpersfield in Delaware County- the entire town was carved from the town of Blenheim, one of the six . . . — Map (db m137598) HM
38New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Town of Jefferson War Memorial
On North Harpersfield Road (County Route 2A), on the left when traveling west.
This plaque dedicated by the Town of Jefferson as a memorial to honor veterans of all wars — Map (db m137629) WM
39New York (Schoharie County), Jefferson — Village Green
On North Harpersfield Road (County Route 2A), on the left when traveling west.
Stephen Judd in 1817 gave the deed to 108 rods of land to be used as a general training ground and lands for the academy. — Map (db m137597) HM
40New York (Schoharie County), Middleburg — Site of Middle Fort — (Fort Defiance)
On Middle Fort Street, on the right when traveling east.
• 1777• This Boulder Marks The Site East of Which Stood "The Middle Fort" (Fort Defiance) One Of The Bulwarks Of Defence Of The Settlers Of The Schoharie Valley During The Revolutionary Period Erected By Schoharie Chapter . . . — Map (db m50599) HM
41New York (Schoharie County), Middleburg — Site of Middle Fort
On River Street (New York State Route 30), on the right when traveling north.
Site Of Middle Fort Fortified Aug. 13, 1777 To Protect Inhabitants During Invasion of Brant and Johnson — Map (db m50630) HM
42New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — 1st Reformed Church — Site of
On Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built 1732. Burned Oct. 17, 1780 by Brant and Johnson — Map (db m130286) HM
43New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Bouck's Island
On New York State Route 30, on the left when traveling south.
Home of William C. Bouck, born 1786-died 1859. Governor of State of New York, 1842-44. — Map (db m130242) HM
44New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Burial Place
On Main Street (New York State Route 145) at Huntersland Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
← Timothy Murphy Revolutionary War Hero Gov. William C. Bouck, Gov. N.Y. State 1843, 1844 In Middleburgh Cemetery — Map (db m65688) HM
45New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Hon. Jonathan Danforth Home
On Main Street at Gorge Street, on the left on Main Street.
Built 1796. Rev. soldier who aided the establishment of Schoharie Co. Town of Middleburgh, and Loonenburg Turnpike. — Map (db m130288) HM
46New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Indian Trail
On New York State Route 30 at County Route 4, on the right on State Route 30.
War route of Revolution. Panther Creek to Charlotte and Susquehanna Rivers thence to Niagara. Used by the British invaders Oct. 1780 — Map (db m130263) HM
47New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Indian Village
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
Wilder Hook located on the elbow of "Schoharie Creek" — Map (db m132089) HM
48New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Smoke Generator
On New York State Route 30 when traveling east.
Site of the successful test of a smoke screen generator by scientists from G.E., June 24,1942. 50,000 prototypes were used by the military in World War II. — Map (db m130224) HM
49New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Stone Store
On New York State Route 145 at Stone Store Road (County Route 19), on the right when traveling south on State Route 145.
Site of Stone Store. Land purchased by Thomas Danforth from a Livingston. The store built in 1833 was in operation from 1840 to 1930 when a dance hall was added to building. Torn down in 1970. — Map (db m131403) HM
50New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — The Timothy Murphy Trail — Historic New York
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south.
Timothy Murphy was Schoharie County's Revolutionary hero. Owner of one of the first double-barreled rifles, he was a sharpshooter known to the Indians as the magic man whose gun would shoot without reloading. As a member of Morgan's Rifles, Murphy . . . — Map (db m130215) HM
51New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Timothy Murphy — 1751 - 1818 — Revolutionary War Hero, Patriot, Farmer —
Near New York State Route 30 0.1 miles south of New York State Route 145, on the left when traveling south.
Through its production of food and grain, the Schoharie Valley played a vital role during the American Revolution. Feeding troops in the Continental Army, the area became known as "The Breadbasket of the American Revolution.” It is also known . . . — Map (db m145129) HM
52New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Town of Broome — Schoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York State —
On New York State Route 145 0.2 miles south of Thorington Road, on the right when traveling south.
Broome was one of the six original towns in Schoharie County and was established in 1797. The first settlements in Broome were made before the American Revolution. First known as Bristol, the town name was changed in 1808 in honor . . . — Map (db m142473) HM
53New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Vroman's Land
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south.
Patent granted Aug. 1714. Many minor engagements early in the Revolution took place near this mountain, Onistagraw. — Map (db m130252) HM
54New York (Schoharie County), Middleburgh — Weiser's Dorf
On Main Street, on the right.
First Settlement in Schoharie County founded 1712-13 by John Weiser as a home for Palatines — Map (db m130258) HM
55New York (Schoharie County), North Blenheim — Blenheim Bridge
On New York State Route 30 at Eastside Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 30.
Longest single span wooden bridge in world. Built by Blenheim Bridge Company, Incorporated 1828. Last of its kind in this region. — Map (db m46984) HM
56New York (Schoharie County), North Blenheim — Gen. Freegift Patchin
On New York State Route 30 at North Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 30.
Fifer in Wadsworth Brigade in Connecticut Militia 1776-1777. Captured by Brant while serving in Captain Alexander Harper’s company of New York militia and prisoner in Canada 1780-82. Brigadier General 1805-14. Member of Assembly from Schoharie . . . — Map (db m132092) HM
57New York (Schoharie County), North Blenheim — Indian Trail
On West Kill Road (Route 30) at West Kill Road, on the left when traveling north on West Kill Road.
Westkill to Delaware River and south to Susquehanna River and west. One of many trails giving Iroquois control of large areas. — Map (db m132091) HM
58New York (Schoharie County), North Blenheim — Manor House
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
»»———› Manor House Built by John Lansing about 1800. Justice of N.Y. Supreme Court, 1790-1801; Chancellor 1801-14. Owner part of Blenheim Patent. — Map (db m11892) HM
59New York (Schoharie County), North Blenheim — Old Blenheim Bridge
On Eastside Road, on the right when traveling south.
Erected 1854 - 1855 by Nicholas Montgomery Powers Famous bridge builder Born Pittsford, Vermont, August 30, 1817 Died Clarendon, Vermont, 1897 This bridge, 232 feet in length, the longest covered single-span wooden bridge in the . . . — Map (db m46983) HM
60New York (Schoharie County), Old Central Bridge — Birthplace of George Westinghouse
On George Westinghouse Road at Sidney Road, on the right when traveling south on George Westinghouse Road.
Birthplace Of George Westinghouse 1846 - 1914 Inventor of the Westinghouse Air Brake — Map (db m54617) HM
61New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — 2 Richmondville Seminaries
On W Main Street (New York State Route 7) east of Lincoln Park Lane, on the right when traveling south.
100 yds. ← Site of 2 Richmondville seminaries built 1852 and 1853 burned 1852 and 1854 400 students accommodated. — Map (db m144216) HM
62New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — Battle of Cobleskill
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling west.
On May 30, 1778, Joseph Brant with Tories and Indians burned the settlement — Map (db m131060) HM
63New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — Geo. Dox Tavern
On W Main Street (New York State Route 7) at Summit Street, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street.
Site of Geo. Dox Tavern built 1795, first inn erected in village and first post office in 1825, J. Warner first postmaster. — Map (db m144215) HM
64New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — Grist Mill
On Mill Street, on the left when traveling north.
100, Yds.       —> Site Of Grist Mill Built By Asa Bailey 1807. One of First Early Mills In Schoharie County. — Map (db m156504) HM
65New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — Hon. John Westover Residence
On Brooker Hollow Road at Snyder Lane, on the right when traveling west on Brooker Hollow Road.
Old Residence Of Hon. John Westover 1797-1887 Benefactor of the Village Of Richmondville. — Map (db m157704) HM
66New York (Schoharie County), Richmondville — Old Paper Mill
On Holmes Street north of River Street when traveling north.
Site Of Old Paper Mill 1865 - 1883 Operated By Westover and Foster. — Map (db m157701) HM
67New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Bridge No. 1
On Fort Road north of N Main Street when traveling north.
Bridge No. 1 Town of Schoharie 1982 Dedicated To Dr. Wim Van Eekeren Who Conceived The Idea Of A Covered Bridge And Made It A Reality — Map (db m145448) HM
68New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Capt. George Rechtmyer
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling south.
On this site Dwelt Capt. George Rechtmyer defender of Middle Fort October 17, 1780 in command at Ft. Duboise June 3, 1779 — Map (db m130274) HM
69New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Civil War Nurse
On Fort Road 0.8 miles east of North Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Civil War Nurse Catherine Lawrence 1820 - 1904 Civil War nurse, teacher, missionary, and temperance lecturer. Born in Schoharie, buried in this cemetery. — Map (db m129366) WM
70New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Col. Peter Vroman
On Fort Rd, on the right when traveling south.
Revolutionary War staff and soldiers 15th Regiment Albany County Militia — Map (db m129274) HM
71New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Colonel John Harper
On Fort Road 1 mile north of N Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Born Boston, Mass. 1734 - died Harpersfield, N.Y. 1811 Frontiersman, Soldier and Patriot Protector of the frontiers during the Revolution Commandant of Schoharie Fort, 1777 Captain Rangers July 17, 1777 Guide of Gen. James Clinton on . . . — Map (db m144239) HM
72New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — David Ellerson — 1749-1838
On Fort Road 1 mile from N Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Memorial to David Ellerson 1749 -1838 Schoharie County Revolutionary hero, Patriot, soldier, scout Member of Morgan's Rifle corps. Served at Trenton, Monmouth, Saratoga and in Sullivan's campaign. One of the captors of Service, the . . . — Map (db m144245) HM
73New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — David Williams Memorial
On Fort Road, on the right when traveling west.
Facing Fort Road (Southeast Side): Here rests the remains of David Williams, One of the Captors of Major Andre. Died in Schoharie County August 2nd, 1831 Aged 76 years 6 m's 8 days. He with his . . . — Map (db m52527) HM
74New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Evangelical Lutheran Church
On New York State Route 443 at School Road, on the left when traveling west on State Route 443.
Built 1853. First communion, August 1854. Tangible evidence of faith passed through the ages. — Map (db m131414) HM
75New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — George Mann Tory Tavern
On New York State Route 443 at Vrooman Crossing Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 443.
George Mann Tory Tavern Known in Revolutionary Days as “The Brick House at the Forks of the Road.” — Map (db m73249) HM
76New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Gerlach Dorf
On New York State Route 30 0.8 miles south of New York State Route 30A, on the right when traveling south.
Johann Christian Gerlach Palatine listmaster settled near this site in 1717. Gerlach along with most of this dorf's Palatines removed to the Mohawk Valley in 1722-1723. — Map (db m145438) HM
77New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Hartman's Dorf
On New York State Route 30, on the left when traveling south.
Founded 1712 by Hartman Winedecker as a home for Palatines. — Map (db m130285) HM
78New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Jacob Snyder House
On New York State Route 443, on the right when traveling west.
Jacob Snyder House Known in 1802 as "Yankee Pete Tavern" Original Inn Destroyed During Revolution — Map (db m38285) HM
79New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Johannes Ball — Site of Home of
On New York State Route 30, on the left when traveling north.
Occupied by Continental soldiers during Revolution until completion of Old Stone Fort. — Map (db m132085) HM
80New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Old Stone Fort Museum — Revolutionary War Heritage Trail —
On Fort Road, on the right when traveling south.
This German Reformed Church (1772) was enclosed by a wooden stockade in 1777 and known as the "Lower Fort." It was attacked by forces under Sir John Johnson and Chief Joseph Brant in October 1780. — Map (db m24733) HM
81New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Old Stone House
On North Main Street (New York State Route 30) 0.1 miles south of Fort Road, on the right when traveling south.
Old stone house built about 1772 and used for many years as a tavern. Set on fire by Indians Oct. 17, 1780 while family was in the Old Stone Fort. Patriot soldiers put out the fire. Owned 1803 by Peter P. Snyder and 1833 by Lodowick Fries. — Map (db m145449) HM
82New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Oldest Building
On Main Street (New York State Route 30) at Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Schoharie County 1743 Lutheran Parsonage Peter N. Sommers, Dominie First Services Held Sept. 12, 1743 — Map (db m104993) HM
83New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Revolution in the Mohawk Valley — Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
On Fort Road, on the right when traveling west.
During the American Revolution, almost half of the military actions in New York State occurred along the strategic corridor of the Mohawk Valley. In 1777 British, Native American and Loyalist battalions attacked from the west and north. Defeats at . . . — Map (db m68007) HM
84New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Schoharie
On Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the left when traveling south.
Also called Fountaintown. Original Villages of Brunnen Dorf, Smith's Dorf, Fox Dorf. — Map (db m130245) HM
85New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Schoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York — Schoharie County —
On New York State Route 30A at Interstate 88, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30A.
The history of Schoharie County is rich with stories of accomplishment and courage. Many people mark our early history with the arrival of first Europeans -- German and Dutch settlers who came in 1712. From the beginning, the history of our region . . . — Map (db m144227) HM
86New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Schoharie Free Movies
On Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the right when traveling north.
Site of First Known Free Open-Air Motion Picture Presentations Thursday, June 7, 1917 To Sept. And Each Summer Until Sept. 1930 (See Reverse Side) Sponsored By The Schoharie Board Of Trade Reverse Side: Site Of . . . — Map (db m101958) HM
87New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Schoharie Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (New York State Route 30) at Spring Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Dedicated To The Memory Of All Veterans — Map (db m145447) WM
88New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Simeon Laraway Mill
On New York State Route 443 at Homer Zeh Lane, on the left on State Route 443.
Site of Simeon Laraway Mill on Mill Brook. Erected 1737. — Map (db m131402) HM
89New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Site of First School
On Main Street (New York State Route 30) at Johnson Ave, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Site of First School In Schoharie Village Built About 1740 — Map (db m102440) HM
90New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Stone Church Parsonage
On Fort Road, on the right when traveling east.
The First Home of Rev. Johannis Schuyler, Pastor of the Old Church Fortress For 31 Years. — Map (db m51311) HM
91New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Swarts Tavern
On North Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the right when traveling south.
Erected about 1772 Duel Between Philip Schuyler 2d and Josiah Clark Fought Back Of Building in 1820 — Map (db m32197) HM
92New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — Throop Drug Store
On Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the right when traveling south.
Established 1800 Oldest Store In County — Map (db m69265) HM
93New York (Schoharie County), Schoharie — War in Schoharie County — Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
On Fort Road, on the right when traveling west.
During the American Revolution the large wheat farms of the Schoharie Valley supplied the Continental Army, so they were a frequent target of British-allied Loyalists and Iroquois raiding parties. After a Loyalist uprising at the Flockey in 1777, . . . — Map (db m70440) HM
94New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Camp of Cedar Swamp
On U.S. 20 0.1 miles west of Gilberts Corners Road (County Route 34), on the right when traveling west.
July 10, 1781, Tory Captain Dockstader with 500 Indians were routed here by Capt. Willett and Battle of Sharon occurred just west of here — Map (db m116760) HM
95New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Chestnut Street Schoolhouse — circa 1864-1931
On Main Street (New York State Route 10), on the right when traveling north.
Moved to this location 1989. This sign given in memory of Clarence V. Van Dewerker and his schoolmates by his wife Myrtle Van Dewerker and children Robert and Susan. Clarence was one of the last students to attend the school. Sylvia Somers Lane was . . . — Map (db m131009) HM
96New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — First Lutheran Congregation
On New York State Route 10 0.4 miles south of Slate Hill Road (County Route 5), on the right when traveling south.
First Lutheran Congregation In Schoharie County Founded In 1745 by Rev. Peter N. Sommers — Map (db m158249) HM
97New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Historic Main Street Tour
Amiel Samson constructed this building circa 1915 to house his grocery store and the First National Bank. He and his family occupied the second floor, which had large spacious rooms and a hall skylight. The grocery store was located in the right . . . — Map (db m131031) HM
98New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Historic Main Street Tour
On Main Street (New York State Route 10), on the left when traveling north.
Prominent community businessman, Jacob Anthony, constructed the Anthony House in 1857. After an 1860 fire destroyed the enormous hotel, Anthony built the United States Hotel (top left) on the same site the following year. Eighteen years later, in . . . — Map (db m131035) HM
99New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Historic Main Street Tour
On Main Street (New York State Route 10), on the right when traveling north.
Henry Moyer built the Sharon House (left) in the 1850's. It had wide porches and housed a variety of shops at street level. Later, under the proprietorship of B.P. Sharp & Son, a brochure states: "The Sharon house enjoys the finest location in the . . . — Map (db m131037) HM
100New York (Schoharie County), Sharon Springs — Historic Main Street Tour
On Main Street (Route 10), on the right.
Congress Hall was a magnificent hotel built by H.G. Bang around 1860 to rival the successful Pavilion Hotel and sulphur baths. Although not adjoined, the hotel was part of his beautiful park, Magnesia Temple and bathhouses that surrounded John . . . — Map (db m131039) HM

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