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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Columbia County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Columbia 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 Columbia County, NY (208) Albany County, NY (332) Dutchess County, NY (295) Greene County, NY (95) Rensselaer County, NY (150) Ulster County, NY (238) Berkshire County, MA (131)  ColumbiaCounty(208) Columbia County (208)  AlbanyCounty(332) Albany County (332)  DutchessCounty(295) Dutchess County (295)  GreeneCounty(95) Greene County (95)  RensselaerCounty(150) Rensselaer County (150)  UlsterCounty(238) Ulster County (238)  BerkshireCountyMassachusetts(131) Berkshire County (131)
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1► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — Ancram's Civil War Veterans — Honor Roll — 1861-1865 —
On New York State Route 82 at County Route 7, in the median on State Route 82.
Belcher, John A Bell, Charles M. Brandt, Phillip Brooks, Henry Brown, John Butts, James Butts, Robert Byrne, John Card, Roland Card, Walter Carl, John Dayis, Isaac Decker, Jacob George, Charles R. George, Edgar . . . — — Map (db m140120) WM
2► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — Iron Works —
On New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling south.
Site of iron works, first in Colony of New York, had 4 forges. Founded by Robert R. Livingston 1743. Demolished 1854 — — Map (db m137997) HM
3► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — Lasher House —
On County Route 11 2 miles north of County Route 7, on the right when traveling north.
Oldest part built about 1770. In possession of Lasher family until 1910. — — Map (db m145519) HM
4► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — Signal Hill —
On County Route 11 at Green Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 11.
Used by Indians for fires. Fires built on this rock could be seen for many miles. Called Green Hill Indian Signal Rock. — — Map (db m150799) HM
5► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — The Men of Ancram Who Served In The World War — Honor Roll — 1917-1919 —
On New York State Route 82 at County Route 7, in the median on State Route 82.
Belcher, Sheloon C. Blass, Tard B. Boice, Guy Boice, Lee Booth, George Brizzie, Lee Brandt, Frank Brower, Charles Jr. Cabe, Henry Dietter, Free J. Edleman, Lliam F. Garrisson. Arthur E. Binsdale, Alfred Hinsdale, . . . — — Map (db m140121) WM
6► New York (Columbia County), Ancram — Town of Ancram —
On New York State Route 82 at County Route 7, in the median on State Route 82.
Named in honor of the ancestral home of the Livingstons at Teviotdale, Roxburghshire Scotland — — Map (db m138001) HM
7► New York (Columbia County), Ancramdale — Lead Mines —
On New York State Route 82 at County Route 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 82.
Site of Lead Mines ore discovered by Mr. Keefer. Livingston bought lease 1827. Operated to 1837. Others operated until 1866 — — Map (db m140606) HM
8► New York (Columbia County), Austerlitz — Edna St. Vincent Millay —
On East Hill Road (New York State Route 22) at East Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on East Hill Road.
Noted American poet, resided in this hamlet of Austerlitz at her home Steepletop from 1920 until 1950. — — Map (db m135628) HM
9► New York (Columbia County), Canaan — Queechy Church Burial Ground —
On New York State Route 295 1 mile west of New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling west.
1828 -1963 Queechy Methodist Church 1829 Building erected. 1929 September 21-22 One Hundredth Anniversary, Rev. D.A.Cataldo, Pastor. The following is copied from the booklet published for the celebration. 1964 N.Y. Conf. Minutes, . . . — — Map (db m145309) HM
10► New York (Columbia County), Canaan — Town of Canaan War Memorial —
On New York State Route 295 at County Route 5, on the right when traveling west on State Route 295.
Dedicated To The Memory Of Those Who Have Served Our Country In All Wars — — Map (db m145272) WM
11► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — Chatham —
On Main Street at New York State Route 66 and, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
First known as Groats' Corners. Settled about 1811. Incorporated 1869. Earlier renowned as an important terminal on three railraods. — — Map (db m135977) HM
12► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — Chatham War Memorial —
On Hudson Avenue at Park Row and Depot Square, in the median on Hudson Avenue.
In grateful memory of the services rendered by the men of Chatham, that the principles of this Republic might br preserved. Rededicated in celebration of our bicentennial Nov. 11, 1976 — — Map (db m135980) WM
13► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — 452 — Clark Home —
On Iron Hill Road (County Route 9) at Raup Road, on the right when traveling west on Iron Hill Road.
Mary E. Clark, prominent physician & philanthropist lived here 1845-1937. Land owned by early settler Nehemiah Spencer until 1799. — — Map (db m158656) HM
14► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — Groat’s Tavern —
On River Street near Main Street, on the right.
First building erected in Chatham - built by William Thomas in 1811 - Chatham was first called Groat's Corners — — Map (db m135931) HM
15► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — The American Legion —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Held its first post meeting in Columbia County in this building when Chatham Post 42 convened here July 12, 1919 — — Map (db m135957) HM
16► New York (Columbia County), Chatham — 133 — Tracy Memorial Village Hall —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m135960) HM
17► New York (Columbia County), Churchtown — Livingston-Claverack Line —
On County Road 12 (County Route 12) at Junction Road, on the left when traveling west on County Road 12.
Both districts 1772, towns 1788. Livingston included Clermont, Gallatin, Granger. Claverack included Hudson, Hillsdale, part of Ghent — — Map (db m150825) HM
18► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — Claverack War Memorial —
On New York State Route 9H at New York State Route 23B, on the right on State Route 9H.
Erected in Honor of the Men and Women of Claverack who served their Country in World War I And World War II Panel 2: World War I George A. Baker John D. Barnard Clifford C. Best LeRoy Best Albert . . . — — Map (db m150427) HM
19► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — First Court House —
On New York State Route 23B at Old Lane, on the left when traveling south on State Route 23B.
Erected 1788. Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, other prominent lawyers tried cases here. Martin Van Buren admitted to bar here. Court moved to Hudson in 1805. — — Map (db m150388) HM
20► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — Gen. Samuel B. Webb — 1753-1807 —
On Webb Road 0.1 miles west of New York State Route 23B, on the left when traveling west.
Revolutionary War battles Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton Aide-de-camp for Washington Home locally called-Christmas House — — Map (db m150808) HM
21► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack —
On New York State Route 9H at Old Lane, on the left when traveling south on State Route 9H.
Congregation established 1716. Current sanctuary built 1767 NYS Historical Register May 5, 2001 National Register June 21, 2001 — — Map (db m140604) HM
22► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — 275 — Shaw Bridge —
On Van Wyck Lane.
Double span scientific design bowstring truss bridge constructed 1870. Design patented by Squire Whipple of Utica in 1841. — — Map (db m133079) HM
23► New York (Columbia County), Claverack — Washington Seminary —
On New York State Route 9H north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Early Columbia County school established here 1779. Later became Claverack College and Hudson River Institute until its closing in 1902. — — Map (db m136449) HM
24► New York (Columbia County), Claverack-Red Mills — The Lower Manor —
On New York State Route 23 0.5 miles east of New York State Route 9H, on the left when traveling east.
Location of manor of Lower Manor of Van Rensselaer patroonship. House built by Hendrick van Rensselaer in 1685. Tenants paid rents here. — — Map (db m158660) HM
25► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — Brick House Built in 1804 —
On U.S. 9 north of Buckwheat Road, on the right when traveling north.
by Dr. Thomas Brodhead The bricks were made here of clay kneaded by cattle being driven over it — — Map (db m136309) HM
26► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — First Public School in New York —
On U.S. 9 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
Was established at Clermont in 1791 — — Map (db m136307) HM
27► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — Highland Turnpike —
On U.S. 9 at Blue Hill Road (County Route 8) when traveling south on U.S. 9.
Incorporated in 1804. An early road — — Map (db m137800) HM
28► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — Saint Luke's Church Clermont —
On U.S. 9 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
Built 1859 as an Episcopal Church Transferred to Clermont in 1973 — — Map (db m136308) HM
29► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church — 1902 —
On County Route 19 at County Route 8, on the left when traveling south on County Route 19.
First church on this site 1861 destroyed by fire 1901. N.Y.S. & National Historical Registries — — Map (db m137802) HM
30► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — The Academy — Built in 1834 —
On U.S. 9 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
As a seminary of learning The land was given by Edward P. Livingston — — Map (db m136304) HM
31► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — The Clermont —
On U.S. 9 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
Since and prior to its incorporation in 1788, Clermont has played a significant role in the history of America. Clermont’s history includes: home of Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of Louisiana Purchase and a drafter of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m136305) HM
32► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — The Stone Jug —
On New York State Route 9G at Jug Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 9G.
Built 1752. A typical Dutch house and one of the oldest houses in the Town of Clermont — — Map (db m77137) HM
33► New York (Columbia County), Clermont — Town Hall Clermont —
On U.S. 9 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1894 as a Grange Hall — — Map (db m136306) HM
34► New York (Columbia County), Copake — Copake, NY War Memorial —
On County Route &A near County Route 7, in the median.
These We Honor 1917-1919 Lester Raught 1941-1945 Clarence J. Beeker Feliz Garaccia Ralph Veer Stephen C. McIntyre John E. Miller (additional names not transcribed) — — Map (db m135807) WM
35► New York (Columbia County), Copake — First Town Meeting —
On County Route 7A at Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 7A.
Site of first town meeting, April 4, 1824 in this building on this site. — — Map (db m135794) HM
36► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 3 — Blast Furnace & Charging Deck — Iron Works Trail —
Near Valley View Road.
In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II built the first iron furnace near this location. The blast furnace stack visible today dates to about 1871, when improvements were made to the Copake Iron Works by Frederick Miles after he purchased the site from Pomeroy. . . . — — Map (db m135848) HM
37► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 6 — Blowing Engine House — Iron Works Trail —
On Valley View Road.
This brick building once housed bellows to drive air into the blast furnace. The Blowing Engine House , an addition to the 1840's/1850's Machine Shop, is depicted on an 1888 property map. The building's brick buttresses were constructed to keep the . . . — — Map (db m135874) HM
38► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 2 — Charcoal Blast Furnace Operations — Iron Works Trail —
Near Valley View Road.
Producing high-quality cast iron in a charcoal-fired blast furnace required skill. Laborers constantly “charged” the furnace by wheeling carts of raw materials across the charging deck and dumping them into the charging hole at the top . . . — — Map (db m135815) HM
39► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — Copake Falls War Memorial —
On Old New York 22 (Route 344) at New York State Route 344, in the median on Old New York 22.
In grateful memory of the services rendered by the men and women of this community in order that the principles of this Republic might be preserved. — — Map (db m135844) WM
40► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 1 — Copake Iron Works — 1845-1903 —
Near Valley View Road.
In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II, a prominent gun manufacturer from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and his sons, established the Copake Iron Works here at the western edge of the Litchfield Iron District. The site offered all the resources essential for iron . . . — — Map (db m135768) HM
41► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 125 — Copake Iron Works —
On Valley View Road, on the right.
Designated National Heritage Area in2016. Part of the Hudson River Valley Heritage area recognized by U.S. Congress in 1996. — — Map (db m135873) HM
42► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — Copake Iron Works Historic District —
On New York State Route 344 at Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 344.
Ironworks established in 1845 by Lemuel Pomeroy; later operated by the Miles family. Ceased operation in the 1920's. Acquired by Taconic State Park in 1928. State and National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m135719) HM
43► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — Harlem Valley Rail Trail —
On New York State Route 344 east of Miles Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Harlem Valley derives its name from "The New York and Harlem Railroad," chartered in 1831 and opened in lower Manhattan in 1832 with horse drawn cars. In 1842 the line crossed the Harlem River, and in 1873 joined the New York Central . . . — — Map (db m116811) HM
44► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 17 — Isaac Chesbrough House — Iron Works Trail —
On Valley View Road, on the left when traveling east.
This Greek Revival style dwelling appears on maps dating to 1858. The home was likely built in the late 1840s to early 1850s for Isaac Chesbrough, who owned the house until his death in 1893. Chesbrough was the first foreman of the Copake Iron . . . — — Map (db m135845) HM
45► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 15 — Pomeroy —
Near Valley View Road.
In 1660 Medad Pomeroy accepted tools, an anvil shaped like this replica, and land in exchange for opening a blacksmith shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. That anvil was passed through many generations of Pomeroy blacksmiths becoming a symbol of . . . — — Map (db m135717) HM
46► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 343 — Pomeroy Homes —
Near this site 3 homes built ca. 1850 by Lemuel Pomeroy family. Founders of Copake Iron Works. Remaining home acquired by park in 1928. — — Map (db m132778) HM
47► New York (Columbia County), Copake Falls — 19 — Site of Pomeroy Houses — Iron Works Trail —
On Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east.
Maps dating to the mid-19th century indicate that two dwellings once stood in this location. The homes were probably built in the early 1850's. One of the houses belonged to the first owner of the Copake Iron Works, Lemuel Pomeroy II, and later to . . . — — Map (db m135871) HM
48► New York (Columbia County), Craryville — Taghkanic Hamlet —
On County Route 27 0.1 miles north of County Route 11, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Taghkanic Hamlet included tavern built prior to 1770, post office, store, Lutheran church and six dwellings. — — Map (db m150812) HM
49► New York (Columbia County), Craryville — Taghkanic-Claverack Line —
On County Route 27 (County Route 27) near County Route 12, on the right when traveling north.
Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger, included Copake. Claverack, a district 1772. Hillsdale removed 1782, Hudson 1785. Organized as town 1788 — — Map (db m150824) HM
50► New York (Columbia County), Craryville — Taghkanic-Hillsdale Line —
On New York State Route 23 west of Lockwood Road, on the right when traveling west.
Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger, included Copake. Hillsdale formed from Claverack as District 1782. Organized as town 1788. — — Map (db m118765) HM
51► New York (Columbia County), East Chatham — New Concord —
On County Route 9 0.2 miles north of New Concord Road, on the right when traveling north.
Final resting place of 28 known Revolutionary War patriots in this Mountain View Cemetery and nearby Dewitt Brown Cemetery, honored May 19, 2012 by the Sons and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Veillette-Nifosi Foundation and the . . . — — Map (db m158652) HM
52► New York (Columbia County), Elizaville — Calendar House —
On County Route 19, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Samuel Ten Broeck in 1773. Later purchased by Gen. Harry Livingston whose descendants held it until 1861. — — Map (db m137803) HM
53► New York (Columbia County), Gallatinville — Gallatinville —
On County Route 7 at Mill Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on County Route 7.
Settled before 1748. Formerly included hotels stores, post offices, mills, shops, meeting halls, dwellings and R.R. station — — Map (db m150800) HM
54► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — A River Highway —
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
For most of Clermont's history, a dock has been located along the property's Hudson River shoreline. Before the advent of railroads and highways, when passengers and freight traveled primarily by ship, the dock provided an essential connection . . . — — Map (db m149809) HM
55► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — A Vast Estate on the Hudson —
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles from Woods Road (County Route 35).
All the land visible from this point was once owned by the Livingston family. Robert Livingston, Sr., "The Founder" (1654-1728), acquired a 160,000-acre land patent in 1686. His property extended 9.5 miles along the eastern shore of the Hudson River . . . — — Map (db m149847) HM
56► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Burned by the British —
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
October 1777 marked a defining moment in Clermont's history. Seeking to put down the rebellious colonists, British forces burned Kingston, several private homes, and the Livingston estate. Upon receiving word of the potential danger only days . . . — — Map (db m149833) HM
57► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Clermont —
On Clermont Avenue (County Route 6) at Woods Road (Route 35), on the right when traveling west on Clermont Avenue.
Built 1730, on Livingston Manor. Home of Chancellor Livingston, one of the five drafters of the Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m149645) HM
58► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — First Schoolhouse —
On Church Avenue (County Route 33) at Amber Lane, on the right when traveling north on Church Avenue.
First schoolhouse in Germantown. Built by Palatines in 1711. Located just west of this point. — — Map (db m149624) HM
59► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Manor House Site — Livingston Manor Tercentenary — 1686-1986 —
On New York State Route 9G at Station Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9G.
On Hudson River and Roeliff Jansen Kill. Built in 1699 by first lord of the manor Robert Livingston and wife Alida, on land grant of 1686. — — Map (db m132580) HM
60► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Robert R. Livingston — Born 1746 - Died 1813 —
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
Robert R Livingston Born 1746 - Died 1813 Recorder Of New York 1773-1775 Member Of Continental Congress 1775-77, 1779-81, 1784-85 On Committee Of Five Which Drafted Declaration Of Independence Member Of Provincial Congress, 1775-77 . . . — — Map (db m149811) HM
61► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Sharp’s Landing —
On New York State Route 9G, on the left when traveling north.
Active in trading in 1684. — — Map (db m132569) HM
62► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — Site of First Lutheran Church —
On New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
In Germantown. Erected in 1710 — — Map (db m133582) HM
63► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — The Carriage Barn —
Near Clermont Avenue.
Clermont's carriage barn, which replaced an earlier greenhouse, was built in three stages between 1850 and 1900. In addition to the barn, the structure includes a stable containing six standing stalls and a box stall. The building is covered with . . . — — Map (db m150351) HM
64► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — The Lilac Walk —
Near Clermont Avenue.
The Lilac Walk, which connects the mansion with the Locust Avenue, was planted in the 1820s by Edward P. Livingston (1779–1843). A son-in-law of Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, he became Lt. Governor of New York State; his Jamaican birth . . . — — Map (db m149147) HM
65► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — The Locust Avenue —
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles west of Woods Road.
Overlooking the Hudson River, this grassy strip paralleling the historic site's main parking lot was laid out as a road in the 18th century by Chancellor Robert R. Livingston. Meandering through the beautiful, irregularly planted locust trees for . . . — — Map (db m149863) HM
66► New York (Columbia County), Germantown — The Second Reformed Church —
On Main Street (County Route 8) west of Viewmont Road, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the Second Reformed Church of Germantown. Built here in 1814. — — Map (db m149620) HM
67► New York (Columbia County), Ghent — Columbia County — Historic New York —
On Taconic State Parkway 0.5 miles from New York State Route 217, on the right when traveling north.
Columbia County Historic New York Columbia County, which extends from the Hudson River to the New England border. was formed in the late 18th century from parts of two 17th century land patents. Early settlers came from Holland, followed by . . . — — Map (db m109089) HM
68► New York (Columbia County), Ghent — Downing Church —
On Cakeout Turnpike (County Route 21) east of Schoolhouse Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1822 on lands donated by Stephen Richmond and used by Baptists and Methodists — — Map (db m24466) HM
69► New York (Columbia County), Ghent — NY-27 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On Union Turnpike (New York State Route 66) at Snyder Road, on the right when traveling south on Union Turnpike.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24003) HM
70► New York (Columbia County), Ghent — NY-28 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On Harlemville Road at Taconic State Pkwy (New York State Route 987G), on the left when traveling south on Harlemville Road.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24004) HM
71► New York (Columbia County), Ghent — Ghent Honor Roll —
On New York State Route 66 at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 66.
Honored Patriots who answered the call of their country in the Great World War 1917-1918 The Government of the People, by the People, for the People, shall not perish from the Earth. --Abraham Lincoln (Names . . . — — Map (db m136010) WM
72► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — American Revolution Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 22) at New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In memory of the Men of Hillsdale who fought for our independence in the American Revolution 1776 — 1781 — — Map (db m118752) WM
73► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — Copake-Hillsdale Line —
On New York State Route 22, on the left when traveling south.
Copake part of Granger 1803, formed from Taghkanick 1824. Hillsdale formed from Claverack as district 1782, town 1786. — — Map (db m135721) HM
74► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — 446 — East Gate Tollhouse — Columbia Turnpike 1799-1907 —
On New York State Route 23 0.2 miles west of Oxbow Road, on the right when traveling west.
Located on this site Linked Columbia County farming and industry to Hudson River ports — — Map (db m118755) HM
75► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — NY-29 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On Nobletown Road (New York State Route 22) at New York State Route 71, on the left when traveling east on Nobletown Road.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24005) HM
76► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — NY-30/MA-1 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On New York State Route 71, on the right when traveling south.
New York Side:Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by . . . — — Map (db m24006) HM
77► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — Hillsdale Soldiers and Sailors Monument —
On New York State Route 23 at Anthony Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23.
Erected by John K. Cullin in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors who defended our country and flag 1861 - 1865 [ Lower Plaque ] Hillsdale Comrades 14th N.Y. Regiment John K. Cullin • A. Frank B. Chace • Sylvanus Snyder 44th N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m42095) HM
78► New York (Columbia County), Hillsdale — The Veterans Memorial Garden of Hillsdale — Lest We Forget — Dedicated 2009 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 23) 0.1 miles east of Anthony Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Central marker] In honor of the Men and Women of Hillsdale who served in the Armed Forces of our country They gave the full measure of devotion to preserve America's heritage of freedom 1917-18 [and] 1941-45 [Honor . . . — — Map (db m118753) WM
79► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — 128th New York State Volunteer Infantry —
On Fairview Avenue (U.S. 9) at Oakwood Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Fairview Avenue.
Here in 1862 the 128th. New York State Volunteer Infantry, the Columbia-Dutchess Regiment was organized. It served in the Union Army until 1865. — — Map (db m118548) HM
80► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Barnyard —
Near Olana State Historic access road 0.6 miles north of New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1860s and 1870s, Church transformed a poor, one-family farm into a 19th-century gentleman's farm. He did not plan to make a living from the farm, but expected it to run efficiently. He and Isabel took great pride in the farm operation. . . . — — Map (db m150219) HM
81► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Claverack - Greenport Line —
On New York State Route 23B 0.1 miles south of Spook Rock Road (County Route 29), on the right.
Claverack a district 1772. Hillsdale taken off 1782, Hudson 1785. Organized as a town 1788. Greenport set off from Hudson City 1837 — — Map (db m150383) HM
82► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Columbia County —
On New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
Separated from Albany Co. April 4, 1786. Name- from Columbus, discoverer of America. — — Map (db m132570) HM
83► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Columbia County —
On New York State Route 9G at New York State Route 23, on the right on State Route 9G.
Separated from Albany Co. April 4, 1786. Name- from Columbus, discoverer of America. — — Map (db m137747) HM
84► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Columbia County —
On Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 23), on the right when traveling north.
Separated from Albany Co. April 4, 1786. Name - from Columbus, discoverer of America. — — Map (db m137750) HM
85► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Cosy Cottage —
Near Olana State Historic access road 0.6 miles from New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling south.
Frederic and Isabel Church built Cosy Cottage in 1860-61, their first year at Olana. Designed in the office of New York City architect Richard Morris Hunt, this dwelling was the family's country residence until they moved into the large house on . . . — — Map (db m150225) HM
86► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Davis Hall —
On Warren Street west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building built for a jail in 1805. Changed to City Hall in 1835 In 1855 became "Davis Hall", a theater. Since 1862 it has been a printing shop — — Map (db m118544) HM
87► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Frederick Church and Olana —
Near New York State Route 9G 0.8 miles south of New York State Route 23.
Olana was the home of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900). Church's great talent was recognized early in his life. By age 20, he had his own studio and was a well-known artist. He traveled extensively in North and South . . . — — Map (db m143295) HM
88► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Hudson, New York — "a seaport far from the sea" —
In his fantastical tale, Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving told of how the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew appeared once every twenty years in the Catskill mountains, across the river from here. According to the story, the Captain . . . — — Map (db m130614) HM
89► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Icehouse —
In July 1869, after the Church family returned to Olana from 18 months aboard, Frederic Church’s involvement in the farm’s activities increased. He completed several building projects, including the construction of a rectangular, wood-frame icehouse . . . — — Map (db m132328) HM
90► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Kitchen Garden —
This panoramic image combines two photographs that show the kitchen garden and barnyard as they looked about 1900. Both photographs were taken from a location out in the field behind you (south) looking north. From the far right in the photograph, . . . — — Map (db m132329) HM
91► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Korea —
Near Union Street at South Fourth Street.
In honor of those men & women from Columbia County who served and in memory of those who died defending a country they never knew and a people they never met. Back of Marker: Korea The Forgotten War 1950-1953 Edward J. Aiken William Henry Doss . . . — — Map (db m130587) WM
92► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Livingston - Greenport Line —
On Route 23, on the left when traveling east.
Livingston a manor 1686, a dist. 1772, included Ancram, Taghkanick, Gallatin, Copake, Clermont. Town 1788. In 1837 Greenport formed from Hudson — — Map (db m137804) HM
93► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — North Road —
Near Olaa State Heritage Site.
Conceived as the dramatic main entrance to Olana, the North Road was laid out by Frederic Church in 1869. Just before he built the main house, he purchased a narrow, wooded corridor that extended from this point north to the public road. Today, . . . — — Map (db m150272) HM
94► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Olana Viewshed —
On Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 23) at Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 9G), on the right when traveling south on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road.
. . . — — Map (db m116102) HM
95► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Olana Viewshed —
On New York State Route 23 at Route 9G, on the right on State Route 23.
This landscape made famous by Hudson River School painter Frederic E. Church 1826-1900. Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust. — — Map (db m137859) HM
96► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Olana Viewshed —
On Greendale Road (County Route 14) 0.1 miles east of Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 9G), on the left when traveling east.
This landscape made famous by Hudson River School painter Frederic E. Church 1826-1900. Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust with funding from the Lila Acheson & Dewitt Village fund for the Hudson Highlands — — Map (db m150775) HM
97► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Operation Desert Storm — 1991 —
Near Union Street near South Fourth Street.
List of names on 3 panels. — — Map (db m130616) WM
98► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Park and Lake —
Near Olana State Historic Site, on the right when traveling north.
Frederic Church transformed a treeless hillside into the wooded park you see across the lake. There, on 31 acres, he planted hundreds of trees and shrubs, singly and in clumps, in a landscape design conceived in the Picturesque Style (a . . . — — Map (db m132074) HM
99► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Ridge Road —
Near Olana State Historic access road 0.6 miles north of New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
In 1878, Frederic Church purchased 50 acres north of this site (to the right) for hay fields and grazing. About six years later, he converted some of that open acreage to ornamental use with the creation of the Ridge Road. Wrapping around the . . . — — Map (db m150227) HM
100► New York (Columbia County), Hudson — Roll of Honor — 1917-1918 —
On U.S. 9, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet commemorates the names of those who served in the World War names are not transcribed — — Map (db m132618) WM

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