About Belleayre Belleayre Mountain is located off of State Route 28 in Highmount, NY, just hours from New York City. From Rt. 28 in Highmount, turn west on Rt. 49A (Galli Curci Rd.). Go about 1/2 mile, look for the signs. Belleayre was declared . . . — — Map (db m147239) HM
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, millions of visitors came by train to escape the hot, polluted New York City summer. Tuberculosis was epidemic, and anyone who could sent their families up for the balsam fresh air and pure water of the Catskills. . . . — — Map (db m147238) HM
Dedicated to the men of Pine Hill who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in World Wars One and Two
World War I Banker, Marion • Cure, U.S. Grant Jr. • Donivan, Roy • Du Bois, Leo • Gavett, Victor • Griffin, Ralph • Griffin, . . . — — Map (db m147240) WM
Palatine German refugees from the religious wars of Europe settled on these river banks in 1709, and Dutch and French Huguenots followed. During the Revolution, control of the Hudson River was important for British strategy and for . . . — — Map (db m56698) HM
General Washington came to the farm home of the Hasbrouck family in Newburgh on April 1, 1782. He occupied the house until August 19, 1783, while his troops were encamped at Temple Hill, a few miles away. These were trying . . . — — Map (db m56697) HM
"She became in her own time and ours an inspiration to Blacks, to women, and to the poor and the religious. She was a remarkably honorable figure for us to focus on when we look at
the past and seek heroes or heroines. She was a woman who . . . — — Map (db m158875) HM
Any trip to Rosendale begins with its geology and extends to the independent spirit of its inhabitants. The heart of this warm, festive town pulses with energy and hospitality. Rosendale has seen many changes since its enormous deposits of naturally . . . — — Map (db m144069) HM
Situated 0.5 mi east. Marks Hudson River shoals and the entrance to Saugerties Harbor on the Esopus Creek. Replaced 1835 lighthouse — — Map (db m132584) HM
The deep ravines, irregular ridges and rocky slopes of the Catskill Mountains long remained wild and desolate. Small settlements began in mountain valleys before the American Revolution. After the war, population grew steadily as New . . . — — Map (db m56699) HM
Road from early glass works
on the upper Sawkill, to
shipping point on Hudson,
above Rondout. Named for
sign on company's warehouse. — — Map (db m132541) HM
of Pre-Revolutionary days. Home of Dr. Christopher Kiersted, first physician in town, rendered service during Revolutionary War — — Map (db m129457) HM
Oldest highway in town, 1703.
First known as "footpath” to
Albany, then as the
"Queen's Highway", later as
"The Old King's Road". — — Map (db m145995) HM
Elder Katsbaan Church, member of General Committee of Articles of Association. Occupied continuously by descendants. Pre-Revolutionary House — — Map (db m129462) HM
Glassmakers
occupied this valley 1809
to 1854. The manager's
house, the company store,
a factory building, and
worker's cottages survive — — Map (db m151055) HM
The deep ravines, irregular ridges and rocky slopes of the Catskill Mountains long remained wild and desolate. Small settlements began in the mountain valleys before the American Revolution. After the war, population grew steadily as New Englanders . . . — — Map (db m132152) HM
The Shandaken Tunnel here delivers water from the Schoharie Reservoir. The tunnel is 18- ¼ miles long, 11 feet 6 inches high, 10 feet 3 inches wide, and passes 2630 feet below Balsam Mountain. This tunnel has a carrying capacity of 600 million . . . — — Map (db m241778) HM
Shandaken town was established in 1804, though some tombstones date back to the 1700s. The Native American name means either "rapid water" or "place of the hemlocks" depending on who you talk to. The first industries were hemlock bark peeling for . . . — — Map (db m147278) HM
It was dangerous work, beginning with mule, ox and steam power. 288 workers died and 8,839 were injured. Over 100 years later, the NYC reservoir system still provides water that makes life possible in the Big Apple. The Schoharie and Ashokan . . . — — Map (db m147277) HM
Shandaken was established on April 9, 1804. The town of Woodstock covered a huge area, so a portion was separated to make it easier for people to get to their polling places in those days of rough travel.
The name Shandaken is said to be a . . . — — Map (db m147322) HM
Built 1767-72 for Major C.E.
Wynkoop, merchant & patriot honored by Gen. Washington's
stay Nov. 15, 1782.
Lounsbery House 1818-1988
National Reg. Historic Places — — Map (db m147607) HM
Dutch Church-1827
←—
Klyne Esopus & East New Paltz
Reformed Dutch Church
1791-1965.
Mother church of St. Remy, Port Ewen
& Union Center congregations. — — Map (db m158862) HM
Welcome. From this site, you can see the Esopus Lighthouse, which was built to warn captains of the shallow water or flats to the west. The present lighthouse was constructed in 1871 and closed in 1965, when automated lights replaced the . . . — — Map (db m127881) HM
Originally named Jamesburgh Renamed Walker Valley – 1862 Home to Delaware Indians until the late 1700’s Dutch settled in mid 1700’s — — Map (db m136989) HM
Parsonage built 1751
Church built 1752-55
Oldest church still in use
among Reformed Church
congregations in America
National Register
of Historic Places — — Map (db m149354) HM
Erected By The
Citizens Of The Town Of Shawangunk
To Commemorate The Patriotic Services Of The Men
1917 - In The World War – 1919
Appley, George Michael •
Appley, Henry Charles •
Basil, Francis G. •
Bederman, . . . — — Map (db m149378) WM
General Washington came to the farm home of the Hasbrouck family in Newburgh on April 1, 1782. He occupied the house until August 19, 1783, while his troops were encamped at Temple Hill, a few miles away.
These were trying months while a peace . . . — — Map (db m385) HM
→ 1½ miles westward is “Slabsides”, Rustic cabin of the poet-naturalist, where he spent much time in the late 90’s and early 1900’s. — — Map (db m57451) HM
Road from early glass works
on the Upper Sawkill
to shipping point on Hudson
above Rondout. Named for
sign on company's warehouse. — — Map (db m151064) HM
Road from early glass works
on the Upper Sawkill
to shipping point on Hudson
above Rondout. Named for
sign on company's warehouse. — — Map (db m151066) HM
On the ridge 400 feet south,
originated about 1800 the Jonathan Apple
an important commercial variety long known locally as "The Rickey"
or "Phillip Rick" from the discover. — — Map (db m144766) HM
The map of Ulster County
in 1854 shows the ruins of
the J. Howe's Powder Mill
on Lot 82 B.C. The mill
made gunpowder in early
1850. The mill was built on
the Sawkill Creek. The
powder was ground dry
causing it to blow up often. — — Map (db m151035) HM
Operated prior to 1750 by
Major Johannes Hardenbergh.
Granted to Ephraim Van Keuren.
Later run by Capt. William
Swart and Wilhelmus Rowe. — — Map (db m151046) HM
William Leggs, a yeoman,
purchased land from the
trustees of the Town of
Kingston in 1695/1696.
He built a mill on the Sawkill
Creek in 1696. The mill was
reported to have ground
wheat for the Continental
Army. It operated until 1773.
The . . . — — Map (db m151037) HM
Zena was called Waghkonk or
Awaghkonk, Indian for low
meadows or marsh; Dutch
translated it Van Daal, or
Valley; English Vandale. — — Map (db m151039) HM
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