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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Schoharie County, New York
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
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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 |
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Keyserkill to Catskill Creek
and Hudson River, connecting
Hudson, Schoharie, Mohawk,
Delaware and Susquehanna
valleys and the west.
— — Map (db m47711) HM |
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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 |
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Site Of
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Carlisle Grove
Seminary
Erected 1852. Closed 1865.
One of Six Early Boarding
Schools in Schoharie County
— — Map (db m89319) HM |
| | 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 |
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Site of
Block House
Built 1781
Used by inhabitants
during Indian raids — — Map (db m8109) HM |
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Site of
People's College
Ό Mile —>
Erected 1855, Burned 1867
One of Six Early Seminaries
In Schoharie County.
— — Map (db m156506) HM |
| | Built 1850, Burned 1856
First of Six Seminaries in Schoharie County. — — Map (db m149533) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m143995) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Rock-House Where Peter Young took his wife for safety when attacked by Indians during the Revolution — — Map (db m48403) HM |
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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 |
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Dedicated
to the memory of
All Veterans
living & deceased
who served their
country
in all wars
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Veterans' Memorial "Centre" Park
renamed in honor of . . . — — Map (db m115802) WM |
| | Erected in 1853. One of six early seminaries in Schoharie County — — Map (db m130238) HM |
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World Wars I-II
For Those Who Served — — Map (db m115803) WM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
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Inc. March, 1835. Original
Church Erected 1836, Present
Edifice Built 1868. Rev.
S. Coleman, First Pastor.
— — Map (db m28829) HM |
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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 |
| | At head of local militia routed Capt. MacDonld of Burgoyne's staff with Tories and Indians. Aug. 13, 1777 — — Map (db m130268) HM |
| | 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 |
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Site of Home
Timothy Murphy
Where He Lived During 1784
And Died June 22, 1818,
Age 67; Revolutionary Scout
— — Map (db m62409) HM |
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Built 1772
The Tory, Crysler, with a
band of Indians gave
battle on July 26, 1782 — — Map (db m32187) HM |
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Gilboa Settlement
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Cotton Mill 1840-1869, Tannery
Church & Cemetery Stood On
Ground now Covered by Reservoir
Of New York City Water Supply
— — Map (db m37550) HM |
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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 |
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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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 1812, one of the first schools of its kind built in Schoharie County by public subscription. Rev. Wm. Salisbury, Principal — — Map (db m137527) HM |
| | 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 |
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This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United
States Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m50237) HM |
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Between Schoharie militia
under Capt. Jacob Hagar
of Upper Fort and Indians
and Tories under Chief
Brant, Nov. 2, 1781.
— — Map (db m62848) HM |
| | 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 |
| | This plaque dedicated by
the Town of Jefferson
as a memorial to honor
veterans of all wars — — Map (db m137629) WM |
| | 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 |
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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 |
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Site Of
Middle Fort
Fortified Aug. 13, 1777
To Protect Inhabitants
During Invasion of
Brant and Johnson
— — Map (db m50630) HM |
| | Built 1732. Burned Oct. 17, 1780 by Brant and Johnson — — Map (db m130286) HM |
| | Home of William C. Bouck, born 1786-died 1859. Governor of State of New York, 1842-44. — — Map (db m130242) HM |
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Timothy Murphy
Revolutionary War Hero
Gov. William C. Bouck,
Gov. N.Y. State 1843, 1844
In Middleburgh Cemetery
— — Map (db m65688) HM |
| | Built 1796. Rev. soldier who aided the establishment of Schoharie Co. Town of Middleburgh, and Loonenburg Turnpike. — — Map (db m130288) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Wilder Hook
located on the elbow
of "Schoharie Creek" — — Map (db m132089) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | Patent granted Aug. 1714. Many minor engagements early in the Revolution took place near this mountain, Onistagraw. — — Map (db m130252) HM |
| | First Settlement in Schoharie County founded 1712-13 by John Weiser as a home for Palatines — — Map (db m130258) HM |
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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 |
| | Fifer in Wadsworth Brigade in Connecticut Militia 1776-1777. Captured by Brant while serving in Captain Alexander Harpers company of New York militia and prisoner in Canada 1780-82. Brigadier General 1805-14. Member of Assembly from Schoharie . . . — — Map (db m132092) HM |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | 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 |
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Birthplace Of
George Westinghouse 1846 - 1914
Inventor of the Westinghouse
Air Brake
— — Map (db m54617) HM |
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Site of
2 Richmondville
seminaries
built 1852 and 1853
burned 1852 and 1854
400 students accommodated. — — Map (db m144216) HM |
| | On May 30, 1778, Joseph Brant with Tories and Indians burned the settlement — — Map (db m131060) HM |
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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 |
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100, Yds.
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Site Of
Grist Mill
Built By Asa Bailey 1807.
One of First Early Mills
In Schoharie County.
— — Map (db m156504) HM |
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Old Residence
Of Hon. John Westover
1797-1887
Benefactor of the Village
Of Richmondville.
— — Map (db m157704) HM |
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Site Of
Old Paper Mill
1865 - 1883
Operated By
Westover and Foster.
— — Map (db m157701) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
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Revolutionary War
staff and soldiers
15th Regiment
Albany County Militia — — Map (db m129274) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | Built 1853.
First communion, August 1854.
Tangible evidence of faith
passed through the ages. — — Map (db m131414) HM |
| | George Mann Tory Tavern
Known in Revolutionary Days as “The Brick House at the Forks of the Road.” — — Map (db m73249) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Founded 1712 by Hartman Winedecker as a home for Palatines. — — Map (db m130285) HM |
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Jacob Snyder
House
Known in 1802 as
"Yankee Pete Tavern"
Original Inn Destroyed
During Revolution
— — Map (db m38285) HM |
| | Occupied by Continental soldiers during Revolution until completion of Old Stone Fort. — — Map (db m132085) HM |
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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 |
| | 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 |
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In Schoharie County 1743
Lutheran Parsonage
Peter N. Sommers, Dominie
First Services Held
Sept. 12, 1743
— — Map (db m104993) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Also called Fountaintown. Original Villages of Brunnen Dorf, Smith's Dorf, Fox Dorf. — — Map (db m130245) HM |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | Dedicated
To The
Memory
Of All
Veterans — — Map (db m145447) WM |
| | Site of Simeon Laraway Mill on Mill Brook. Erected 1737. — — Map (db m131402) HM |
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Site of
First School
In
Schoharie Village
Built About 1740
— — Map (db m102440) HM |
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The First Home of Rev.
Johannis Schuyler,
Pastor of the Old Church
Fortress For 31 Years.
— — Map (db m51311) HM |
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Erected about 1772
Duel Between Philip
Schuyler 2d and Josiah
Clark Fought Back Of
Building in 1820
— — Map (db m32197) HM |
| | Established 1800 Oldest Store In County — — Map (db m69265) HM |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | 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 |
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First Lutheran
Congregation
In Schoharie County
Founded In 1745 by
Rev. Peter N. Sommers
— — Map (db m158249) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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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