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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 (283) Albany County, NY (368) Dutchess County, NY (337) Greene County, NY (127) Rensselaer County, NY (162) Ulster County, NY (266) Berkshire County, MA (159)  ColumbiaCounty(283) Columbia County (283)  AlbanyCounty(368) Albany County (368)  DutchessCounty(337) Dutchess County (337)  GreeneCounty(127) Greene County (127)  RensselaerCounty(162) Rensselaer County (162)  UlsterCounty(266) Ulster County (266)  BerkshireCountyMassachusetts(159) Berkshire County (159)
Hudson is the county seat for Columbia County
Adjacent to Columbia County, New York
      Albany County (368)  
      Dutchess County (337)  
      Greene County (127)  
      Rensselaer County (162)  
      Ulster County (266)  
      Berkshire County, Massachusetts (159)  
 
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201 New York, Columbia County, Mt. Ross — Church Cemetery
On County Route 7, 0.2 miles east of MacNeil Road, on the right when traveling west.
Connected with Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. Known as Stissick, Gallatin, Ancram, Greenbush, and Vedder Church. Oldest stone 1770Map (db m165653) HM
202 New York, Columbia County, Mt. Ross — Historic Farm
On County Route 7, 0.5 miles west of Silvernails Road (County Route 7), on the left when traveling south.
Rev. Herman Vedder in family since May 1, 1804. Life lease from John Livingston "shall minister & preach gospel in Greenbush Church.”Map (db m145496) HM
203 New York, Columbia County, New Lebanon — Ezra Gates
On U.S. 20.
Homestead of Ezra Gates, Revolutionary soldier 1775-1780. Still in possession of Gates family.Map (db m135062) HM
204 New York, Columbia County, New Lebanon — 18 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On East Street (New York State Route 22) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
On June 13, 1825 General Lafayette Visited Kerr and Hull's Colombia Hall. Viewed Medicinal Springs, then departed for Pittsfield.Map (db m203368) HM
205 New York, Columbia County, New Lebanon — Mohican Blessing Fountain
On New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling south.
Thé Mohican Blessing Fountain was erected by the New Lebanon Garden Club in 1941 to give thanks to the Mohican Indians for their gift of the healing waters of the thermal mineral springs to all people forever. The Mohicans were the original . . . Map (db m135096) HM
206 New York, Columbia County, New Lebanon — Town of New Lebanon War Memorial
On New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those who have served our country in all wars.Map (db m135558) WM
207 New York, Columbia County, Newton Hook — Stockport Flats: The Nutten Hook Unique AreaHudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve
On Ice House Road, 0.3 miles west of New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling west.
The Stockport Flats Reserve is a five-mile mosaic of landscapes with a rich diversity of plants and animals. Here you'll find tidal and non-tidal wetlands, floodplain forest, tidal flats, forested islands and an extensive tidal wetland at the mouth . . . Map (db m244941) HM
208 New York, Columbia County, Niverville — Electric Park
On Albany-Hudson Electric Trail north of Electric Park Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1900, electricity was a novel source of power and light. This was also the dawn of the golden age of amusement parks. Electrified passenger rail line operators, some of whom generated their own electricity, created "electric parks" as . . . Map (db m229674) HM
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209 New York, Columbia County, Niverville — Mohican Homelands
On Albany-Hudson Electric Trail south of Sutherland Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail crosses the ancestral lands of the Muhheconneok, "People of the Waters that are Never Still," Native Americans whose name refers to the tidal Hudson River. Called Mahicans by early Dutch settlers and Mohicans by . . . Map (db m230282) HM
210 New York, Columbia County, Niverville — The Valatie Kill
Near Albany-Hudson Electric Trail south of Little Lake Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Hudson River Valley was colonized by Dutch settlers in the first half of the 1600s. The stream in front of you - the Valatie Kill - draws its name, pronounced "vah-lay-sha," from the Dutch words "vaal" (falls), "je" (little), and "kill" (stream . . . Map (db m230280) HM
211 New York, Columbia County, North Chatham — North Chatham Depot
On Depot Street (County Route 32) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Depot Street.
The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail follows the route of a thirty-seven-mile-long electrified rail line that connected its namesake cities from 1900 to 1929. This interurban line, which used electricity to power high-speed travel between cities and . . . Map (db m197984) HM
212 New York, Columbia County, Old Chatham — Columbia Institute
On Albany Turnpike at County Route 13, on the right when traveling east on Albany Turnpike.
Boarding school attended by about 120 students conducted here in mid 1850's. Also site of Hoag's Tavern coach stop on the Boston and Albany Turnpike.Map (db m148938) HM
213 New York, Columbia County, Old Chatham — Old Chatham
On Albany Turnpike at County Route 13, on the left when traveling east on Albany Turnpike.
Settled about 1756 as part of New Brittain, King's District. Known as Federal Stores after 1787; Chatham, 1820-1869.Map (db m148939) HM
214 New York, Columbia County, Philmont — Village of Philmont World War Memorial
On Main Street (New York State Route 217) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Erected By Village of Philmont In Honor of Those Who Served In 1917 - The World War – 1918 Died In Service Miss Katheryne E. Greene · J. W. Isenhart · Guy Minkler · John W. Seery · Ralph Steitz · Albert . . . Map (db m158798) WM
215 New York, Columbia County, Pine Plains — Plow Furnace
On County Route 7, 0.1 miles south of County Route 11, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Plow Furnace established 1840 by Moses Spaulding on Spaulding Creek. Abandoned 1910Map (db m165655) HM
216 New York, Columbia County, Rayville — Founded 1782Friends Burial Ground
On County Route 13, 0.2 miles south of Ford Road, on the left when traveling north.
Founded 1782 Friends Burial Ground at Rayville, by the religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Incorporated 1902.Map (db m158859) HM
217 New York, Columbia County, Red Rock — Red Rock
On County Route 24, 0.3 miles west of Macedonia Road, on the left when traveling south.
Settled in 1750 formerly known as Pilfershire.Map (db m232464) HM
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218 New York, Columbia County, Rossman — Chittenden Hollow
On County Road 25 at Rossman Road, on the right when traveling north on County Road 25.
Chittenden Hollow on west side of falls. Here George Chittenden built 2nd cotton mill in the county. Later called Rossman MillsMap (db m242223) HM
219 New York, Columbia County, Silvernails — Dings Cemetery
On Silvernails Road (County Route 7) 0.1 miles Gallatinville Road, on the left when traveling north.
Oldest cemetery in Gallatin. Private for Dings family before 1748 Map (db m165604) HM
220 New York, Columbia County, Silvernails — Dings House
On Silvernails Road (County Route 7) at Gallatinville Road, on the left when traveling north on Silvernails Road.
Site of Dings House Home of Hans Dings. One of first settlers of Gallatin, N.Y. before 1748. Leased from LivingstonMap (db m165603) HM
221 New York, Columbia County, Silvernails — Training Ground
On Silvernails Road (County Route 7) at Gallatinville Road, on the right when traveling north on Silvernails Road.
Training Ground for New York State militia of the Gallatin District. Jeremiah Cronk, fifer, 1812Map (db m165657) HM
222 New York, Columbia County, Snyderville — Snyderville
On County Route 8 at Taghkanic Road on County Route 8.
Henry P. and Philip H. Mink first settlers before 1748. Known as Mink Hollow 1748. Weaver Hollow 1851. Snyderville 1870.Map (db m165560) HM
223 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — 1914 - Honor Roll - 1918
On New York State Route 203 at South Street, in the median on State Route 203.
Our Men Who Enlisted Ray Barden · Elvin Barden · Joseph H. Beaugade · Robert M. Cook · Joseph Dunn · ★Charles Fuller · ★A. W. Henderson · Charles W. Hartman · Harold A. W Hartman · M. Laverne Harvey · Ezra Kern · Floyd D. Kern · . . . Map (db m146099) WM
224 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — Cpl. Frank R. Fratellenico, Jr.Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
On New York State Route 203 at South Street on State Route 203.
For Conspicuous Gallantry-United States Army-101st Airborne Div.-He left his home in Spencertown and gave his life on the field of battle that others might live. Republic of Vietnam-August 19, 1970Map (db m62740) WM
225 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — Elisha Williams
On South Street, 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 203, on the right when traveling north.
Prominent lawyer and leading Federalist resided here 1759- 1789. He was a member of State Assembly, delegate to the 1821 Constitutional Convention.Map (db m145520) HM
226 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — 474 — Old Corner Store
On New York State Route 203 at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 203.
Served community from ca. 1805 until 1951 when grocery business ceased. Continued as site of Mesick Auctions to 1975.Map (db m145514) HM
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227 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — 445 — Pratt House
On New York State Route 203, 0.1 miles west of Goodrich Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Col. David Pratt 1738-1828, Revolutionary War veteran, built this house in 1777. Led petition for 1793 law clearing local land titles.Map (db m145517) HM
228 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — Spencertown Academy1847
On New York State Route 203, 0.1 miles east of South Street, on the right when traveling west.
Timothy Woodbridge D.D., first president Used continuously as school house since erectionMap (db m145513) HM
229 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — 210 — Spencertown Historic District
On New York State Route 203 at South Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 203.
Spencertown Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m145533) HM
230 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St Peter’s Presbyterian Church
On South Street at New York State Route 203, on the left when traveling north on South Street.
Organized 1760 as a congregational church. Present building erected 1771.Map (db m145530) HM
231 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church
On South Street at New York State Route 203, on the left when traveling north on South Street.
St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church 1771 Spencertown Cemetery 1760 New York State and National Registers of Historic PlacesMap (db m145523) HM
232 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St. Peter’s Restoration2003 - 2015
On South Street at New York State Route 203, on the left when traveling north on South Street.
Through community generosity The Friends of St. Peter’s Leadership of Mary Zander Benevolence of the Ellsworth Kelly FoundationMap (db m145522) HM
233 New York, Columbia County, Stockport — Staats House
On Station Road, 1.5 miles west of U.S. 9, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Col. Abram Staats Between 1654 – 1664 Henry Hudson landed here September 17, 1609 in sailing up Hudson River Map (db m77136) HM
234 New York, Columbia County, Stockport — Stockport Creek
On County Road 25, 0.5 miles south of Van Buren Road, on the right when traveling south.
For generations known as Abram's Creek. Formed at Stockport by union of Kinderhook and Claverack Creeks.Map (db m242233) HM
235 New York, Columbia County, Stockport — Stockport-Stuyvesant Line
On U.S. 9 south of Keil’s Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Stockport formed from parts of Hudson, Ghent, Stuyvesant, 1833. Stuyvesant formed from Kinderhook 1823.Map (db m56695) HM
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236 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Benjamin F. Butler
On New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling north.
Born here 1795 - died 1858 A reviser of state laws; Regent 1829-32; Attorney General U.S. 1833-38; acting Sec. of War 1836-37Map (db m132613) HM
237 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Harvesters of Winter ColdIce Men Braved the Dangers of the River to Bring in the Ice Harvest
Near Ice House Road, 0.2 miles west of Route 9J.
In the dead of winter, when the Hudson River began to freeze, men eagerly awaited the call to harvest ice. As the ice industry grew, workers from nearby cities, farmers, and fishermen depended upon ice harvesting to supplement their incomes . . . Map (db m244912) HM
238 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Henry Hudson
On New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling north.
Landed here Sept. 19, 1609 and was entertained by Indians who encamped here called Kinderhook.Map (db m116690) HM
239 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Henry Van Schaack
On New York State Route 9 J north of County Route 26A, on the left when traveling north.
Died here in 1823. Built these two houses. Was on first Board of Trustees of Williams College.Map (db m37497) HM
240 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Kinderhook Creek
On Hudson Avenue (County Route 25A), on the left when traveling south.
Prior to 1667 known as “Major Abram’s (Staats) Kill” and “Third Falls.” In 1823 called Stuyvesant Falls” and after 1845 “Kinderhook Creek”Map (db m56638) HM
241 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Newton Hook
On New York State Route 9J, on the left when traveling north.
Also known as Nutten Hooke, Coxsackie Station. Early industrial area. Sites of ferry 1820, Cary Brick 1902, R&W Scott Ice Co., 1885.Map (db m132615) HM
242 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Nutten Hooke
On New York State Route 9J at Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9J.
Granted to Arent Van Den Bergh in 1666. Sold to Hans Hendricksen in 1667. Old "fish place" 1 ½ mi. south.Map (db m132617) HM
243 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Powell Patent1664
On 9J, on the left when traveling north.
This marks the northwest point of this early grant.Map (db m37470) HM
244 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Sharptown
On County Route 26A at Gibbons Road, on the right when traveling west on County Route 26A.
was settled in 1683 by a group of Swedish families of Best and Scherp.Map (db m37495) HM
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245 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant — Stuyvesant Landing
On New York State Route 9J at Kinderhook Street (County Route 26A), on the right when traveling north on State Route 9J.
Now part of the Town of Stuyvesant set off from the Town of Kinderhook in 1823.Map (db m132610) HM
246 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant Falls — Passenger and Freight Depots
Near County Route 25A, 0.5 miles north of New Road (County Route 25A).
The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail follows the route of a thirty-seven-mile-long electrified rail line that connected its namesake cities from 1900 to 1929. This interurban line, which used electricity to power high-speed travel between cities and . . . Map (db m242396) HM
247 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant Falls — Stuyvesant Falls
On New Street at Woods Lane, on the left when traveling east on New Street.
The history and landscape of the Stuyvesant Falls hamlet were shaped by the waters of Kinderhook Creek, which provided power for textile mills and the Albany-Hudson electric trolley line. Textile Mills Kinderhook Creek drops . . . Map (db m242402) HM
248 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant Falls — Stuyvesant Falls Overlook Park
On New Street (County Route 25A) at Woods Lane, on the right when traveling north on New Street.
This Park, a Bi-Centennial Eagle Scout Project developed by Keith Monthie in cooperation with Town of Stuyvesant, and Chemetron Corp. Dedicated in 1976 Stuyvesant Falls---1823 Also called "Third Falls" - 26 feet high, Lower Falls, below the . . . Map (db m242403) HM
249 New York, Columbia County, Stuyvesant Falls — The Empire State TrailAt Stuyvesant Falls
On New Street (County Route 25A) at Woods Lane, on the right when traveling north on New Street.
Why is It Called the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail? The "AHET" name honors the trail's history as well as its present day use. The 36-mile rail-trail follows the route of an electric trolley that operated from 1899 to 1929 running from . . . Map (db m242409) HM
250 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — First Suyham Schoolhouse
On New York State Route 72 at County Route 11, on the right when traveling south on State Route 72.
Burned Oct. 1918. Land donated by Jacob Suydam about 1800Map (db m138015) HM
251 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — Gallatin - Taghkanic Town Line
On New York State Route 82 at Lake Taghkanic Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 82.
Gallatin organized 1803 and included Ancram. Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger and included Copake. Both taken from LivingstonMap (db m145467) HM
252 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — Site of Miller's Tavern
On New York State Route 82, 0.6 miles west of Taconic State Parkway, on the left when traveling west.
Built before 1770 by Wm. Rockefeller. Jonas I. Miller proprietor for many years. First town meeting here 1803.Map (db m118764) HM
253 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — Snyderville School
On County Route 8, 0.1 miles west of Green Acre Road, on the left when traveling east.
District no.1 1860-1942 Land donated in 1860 by Henry and Deborah Young HanseMap (db m150803) HM
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254 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — Town of Taghkanic Veterans Memorial
On New York State Route 82, on the left when traveling south.
This Plaque is dedicated to the Men and Women of the Town of Taghkanic, who served in the Armed Forces of the United StatesMap (db m138100) WM
255 New York, Columbia County, Taghkanic — Veterans Memorial"Lest We Forget"
On New York State Route 82, 0.6 miles west of Taconic State Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
This Plaque is dedicated to the Men and Women of the Town of Taghkanic, who served in the Armed Forces of the United StatesMap (db m118758) WM
256 New York, Columbia County, Tanghail — Stage Inn
On New York State Route 82 at New Forge Road 1, on the left when traveling south on State Route 82.
J. Suydam's Hotel, 1798-1822; Dr. C. Suydam's Office 1798-1822 J. Suydam Jr.'s Hotel 1822-49; Post office until 1906Map (db m138012) HM
257 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Alexander AbbottHouse c. 1830
On Kinderhook Street (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
Dr. Abbott (1812 – 1884) Major textile and paper manufacturer as well as dedicated citizenMap (db m56645) HM
258 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Empire State Trailat Valatie
On Empire State Trail at New York State Route 9H, on the right when traveling north on Empire State Trail.
Why is It Called the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail? The "AHET" name honors the trail's history as well as its present-day use. The 36-mile rail-trail follows the route of an electric trolley that operated from 1899 to 1929, running from . . . Map (db m230786) HM
259 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — First Presbyterian Church of Valatie
On Church Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Congregation formed 1835 This edifice built 1878 Ogden & Wright, achitectsMap (db m56671) HM
260 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — G.W. Bulkley House
On Church Street north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
c. 1850 Bulkley, 1792-1863 Prominent attorney helped incorporate village Served on first village boardMap (db m229058) HM
261 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Gimp Millc. 1896 - 1995
On River Street, on the right when traveling south.
The smallest of Valatie’s eight textile mills The last built and the last to closeMap (db m56642) HM
262 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Glynn Homestead
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Gov. Martin H. Glynn   1871 – 1924 Congressman, Comptroller, Lieut. Governor, Governor, Orator, Journalist, a founder of the Irish Free State.Map (db m37859) HM
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263 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Gov. Glynn Square
On Church Street at William Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Gov. Glynn Square and War Memorial Garden est. 1994 Site of Union School 1876 – 1929 Marker donated by Andrew Earl Boy Scouts Veterans Day Run 2006Map (db m56672) HM
264 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Governor Martin H. Glynn Village SquareDedicated Sept. 1994 by Mayor Patrick M. Grattan
On Church Street north of William Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this site stood the Valatie Union School. ca. 1876 – 1929. Gov. Martin H. Glynn, as well as the many who served & died in both World Wars, attended here. Governor Glynn [1913 – 1914], was a Congressman, State Comptroller, . . . Map (db m56673) HM
265 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Hoes Housec. 1760
On River Street, on the left when traveling south.
Early Dutch settlers Ancestral home of Maria Hoes mother of Martin Van BurenMap (db m56641) HM
266 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — J. Miller Housec. 1840
On Mechanic Street (New York State Route 203) at Marion Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Mechanic Street.
Jacob Miller 1788 - 1873 Prominent farmer in the agricultural past of ValatieMap (db m148937) HM
267 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — John Rogers Housec. 1830
On Upper Main Street (County Route 28A) at Old Mill Road, on the left when traveling east on Upper Main Street.
John Rogers 1799 – 1889 civic leader served on first Village Board in 1856 and was a founder of the National Union BankMap (db m56661) HM
268 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — John Vanderpoel Home   c.1825
On Main Street at Merwin Lane, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Dr. John, 1796 – 1851 First Valatie Postmaster   1832 Friend, ally and physician of President Van BurenMap (db m37854) HM
269 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Knox Gun Crossing
Near Elm Street.
Documentation shows that this is the most likely site of the Knox caravan trail during the winter of 1775-1776.Map (db m37467) HM
270 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Nathan Wild House
On Main Street west of Lake Street, on the right when traveling west.
National Register   c 1826 Nathan Wild 1790–1867, a founder of Valatie and its textile mills, one of the nations’ earliest industrial villages.Map (db m37861) HM
271 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Santa Claus ClubWelcome to Valatie
On Upper Main Street (County Route 28A) west of Harriman Road, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to Valatie Home of the Valatie Santa Claus Club Founded 1946 First in the NationMap (db m197424) HM
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272 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Site of Opera Housec. 1879 – c. 1933
On Upper Main Street (County Route 28A), on the left when traveling east.
Here in 1916 Gov. Martin H. Glynn gave his famed speech “He kept us out of war” This slogan re-elected Wilson.Map (db m56659) HM
273 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — St. Luke’s Lutheran Churchc. 1828   c.1970
On Church Street at Luther Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
From this congregation ten men fell during WWII (In memory of Marion Berntson)Map (db m56669) HM
274 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — The Depot
On Main Street at Kinderhook Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
of the electric trolley part of the Albany – Hudson Railway 1905Map (db m56662) HM
275 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — The Empire State Trailat Niverville
On Albany-Hudson Electric Trail south of Main Street (County Route 28), on the right when traveling south.
Why is It Called the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail? The "AHET" name honors the trail's history as well as its present-day use. The 36-mile rail-trail follows the route of an electric trolley that operated from 1899 to 1929, running from . . . Map (db m229754) HM
276 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — The Swallow Housec. 1845
On Albany Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Built from the remains of the steamboat “Swallow” wrecked on the Hudson River, April 7, 1845.Map (db m56647) HM
277 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — The Valatie Kill
Near Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, 1.2 miles north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Hudson River Valley was colonized by Dutch settlers in the first half of the 1600s. The stream in front of you - the Valatie Kill - draws its name, pronounced "vah-lay-sha," from the Dutch words "vaal" (falls), "je" (little), and "kill" (stream . . . Map (db m230194) HM
278 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — U.S. Hotel
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built c. 1871 on the site of earlier inns dating back to the 18th century. Also believed the site young Martin Van Buren tried his first court case.Map (db m37862) HM
279 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Valatie Santa Claus ClubFirst in the Nation
On Church Street at William Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
The Valatie Santa Claus Club was founded on Christmas Eve, 1946. Veterans of World War II pooled their discharge pay to bring gifts to every child in Valatie. These Santas and their successors prove the truth of the statement made by the New . . . Map (db m56722) HM
280 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Valatie World War I Monument
On Williams Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Williams Street.
Honor Roll Men of the Village of Valatie who proved their country’s worth in the World War * Delmar Berlin * Harry Klomps * JohnW. McConnell Jesse Adriance • J. B. Agar • H. K. Avery • E. J. Beaupre • F. H. Berlin • A. Brignull • E. E. Brignull • . . . Map (db m59187) HM
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281 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Welcome to ValatieSettled 1665
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
“Valatie, from the Dutch Vaaltje meaning “Little Falls,” was settled about 1665 as part of the Kinderhook Seettlement. The original inhabitants were Mohigan, an Algonquian Indian people. The Dutch established grist and lumber . . . Map (db m37865) HM
282 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Wild's Mill
On River Street at Kinderhook Street (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling south on River Street.
Wild's Mill c. 1850 Worker HousingMap (db m244888) HM
283 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Wild's Mills at Valatie
On Albany Hudson Electric Trail north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The history and landscape of the village of Valatie, Dutch for "little falls," were shaped by the waters of Kinderhook Creek and the Valatie Kill, which provided power for textile mills for over a century. The Textile Industry Before . . . Map (db m229413) HM

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