Service
For The
Union
In Honor Of
Crosby Post 302
G A R
Gift of William Andrew Ferris
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Dedicated to The
Honor and Sacrifice
Of Our Men and Women
Who Served Our Country
In
Spanish American War . . . — — Map (db m37555) HM
Dedicated to All From
Brewster / Southeast
Who Served in the Armed Forces
Of the United States of America
During Time of Conflict
September 30, 2007
Designed by John Degnan and John Folchetti
Committee
Denis Castelli – . . . — — Map (db m25314) HM
Here crossed Connecticut line, April 27, 1777, on march with his militiamen to aid in repelling British raiders at Danbury, CT. — — Map (db m139211) HM
Across this bridge, during the Civil War, Gail Borden Jr.’s New York Condensed Milk Company shipped condensed milk to the Union Troops. — — Map (db m24511) HM
Cobra
AH-1G/S/F Helicopter
Length: 53'
Weight: 8,404 lbs.
Payload: 2500 lbs.
Range: 359 miles
Cruise Speed: 138mph
• Although a 1966 model this helicopter was purchased by the US Army in November 1967.
• Cobra 318 arrived in Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m37453) HM
County Court House
Was built in 1814 and the jail was added in 1855. There was one hanging in 1844 and it is today the second oldest working court house in New York State.
Putnam County Bar Association 2001 — — Map (db m37288) HM
Organized in 1851 with land purchased in 1865. Agricultural exhibits and one half mile harness race track with grandstand operated until 1932. — — Map (db m69178) HM
Drew Ladies Seminary
Or Carmel Collegiate Institute was started by James Raymond in 1848. Daniel Drew took control in 1866 and began an expansion. Instruction ceased here in 1952.
Guideposts 2002 — — Map (db m37446) HM
Elisha Cole
Came from Eastham, Mass. to Carmel in 1746, became the first pastor of the Baptist Church and served, along with 4 sons and a grandson in the Revolutionary War.
Allan Warnecke, Historian Town of Carmel 2001 — — Map (db m47550) HM
Patriot spy of the American Revolution. Was associated with Carmel. His farm was nearby and he is buried at Gilead. One mile from here. — — Map (db m37292) HM
To The Memory Of
Enoch Crosby (Harvey Birch)
Patriot Spy Of The American Revolution
June 5, 1750 – June 26, 1835
He Braved Danger And Death That This
Land Might Be Free To The Cause Of
Liberty He Offered His All. Without Hope
Of . . . — — Map (db m37556) HM
Gilead Cemetery
Placed on The
New York State Register Of
Historic Places
October 14, 1988
And on The
National Register Of
Historic Places
December 1, 1988
This Bronze Plaque
Is Dedicated by The
Town of Carmel And
The . . . — — Map (db m37535) HM
Those Resting Here
Who Gave Military Service
In the Revolutionary War
Enoch Crosby • Jos Coldwell • Wm. Colwell, Capt. • Wm. Drew • Seth Foster • John Frost • Jacob Ganong • Reuben Ganong • Caleb Hazen • Caleb Hazen, Col. • Eleazer Hazen, Capt. . . . — — Map (db m37536) HM
Hopkins Corners
Homestead of Addison J. Hopkins was in this area in the 1800's. Descendant of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Mayflower Compact and Joseph Hopkins of Cape Cod one of Carmel's original settlers.
Placed here by Richard C. Hopkins . . . — — Map (db m37529) HM
The Wappinger Confederacy
The Wappinger Indians are a forgotten nation of eleven tribes and 15 other subtribes. Upon European contact, the Wappinger were living on the eastern side of the Hudson River, from the Bronx to Poughkeepsie and eastwards . . . — — Map (db m37294) HM
Served in Nathaniel Scribner’s Company of the 7th Dutchess County Regiment New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. This allowed him to purchase this farm in 1813. — — Map (db m54291) HM
M-60A3 Main Battle Tank
These tanks were used extensively
by the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S.
Army, in the Viet Nam and Gulf
Wars. Some of its characteristics are:
Weight Combat Loaded: 55 Tons
Main Gun: 105 Millimeter
Machine . . . — — Map (db m37449) HM
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780. — — Map (db m54289) HM
In Memory Of
Those Who Made The
Supreme Sacrifice
From Our Community
In The Service
Of Our Country
Erected By
Marne Post 370
American Legion
1947 — — Map (db m37382) HM
Old Baptist
Revolutionary War Cemetery
Early church and burial site of more than a dozen Revolutionary War soldiers including patriot General James Townsend
Frank Del Campo, Supervisor Town of Carmel 1999 — — Map (db m47548) HM
Circa 1930s: expanded 1953 and served as town offices, justice court and police department until new town center was built in 2004. Kent recreation and Parks 2005. — — Map (db m69175) HM
Farmers Mill built in 1901. Used until 1946. Replaced an earlier building on Dean Road. Bought Jan. 1979 by Kent Historical Society. — — Map (db m69149) HM
Here Col. Henry Ludington of Dutchess County Militia drilled his regiment, and mustered them many times to march against the British. — — Map (db m526) HM
"Dedication"
To Honor All Men And Women
of
Putnam County, New York
Who Answered Our Nation's
Call To Duty and Service
In Time of War and Time of Peace
Always Keep Them in Your Heart and Prayers
for
All Gave Some – Some Gave . . . — — Map (db m37514) WM
Putnam County's First Park
Established 1971
Board of Supervisors
Edward S. Tuttle, Chairman – Southeast • Frank Barbarita – Kent • Kenneth Carlson – Putnam Valley • Albert Foshay – Carmel • Joseph Percacciolo – . . . — — Map (db m37526) HM
Sibyl Ludington rode horseback over this road the night of April 26, 1777, to call out Colonel Luddington's regiment to repel the British at Danbury, Conn. — — Map (db m525) HM
Sibyl Ludington
Rode horseback over this
road the night of April 26,
1777, to call out Colonal
Ludington’s regiment to
repel British at Danbury, Conn.
State Education
Department 1935 — — Map (db m37253) HM
Sybil Ludington
Revolutionary War Heroine
April 26, 1777
Called out the volunteer militia, by riding
through the night, alone, on horseback, at
the age of 16, alerting the countryside to
the burning of Danbury, Conn. by the British . . . — — Map (db m37252) HM
Sybil Ludington
Here ended her night ride
April 26, 1777 to summon
militia of Col. Ludington’s
regiment to repel British
raid at Danbury, Conn.
NYSED 1932 – Kent
Town Historian 2008 — — Map (db m71040) HM
Sybil Ludington
Daughter of Col. Ludington
Rode from her home here April 25,
1777, to call militia to repel
Tyron’s raid on Danbury, Conn.
NYSED 1932 – Kent
Town Historian 2008 — — Map (db m71042) HM
In Memory
Those who Served our Country Buried in Farmers Mills Area Cemeteries
* Died in That Service
James Ballard CW •
Chas. Bates CW •
Wm. H. Brown CW •
* Webster Brundage CW •
* Alex. C. Clauson CW •
Alonso C. Collins CW • . . . — — Map (db m69166) HM WM
You are looking at the ruins of the boring mill, one of West Point Foundry’s vital centers and among the earliest buildings in the foundry complex. A large, two-story structure, the boring mill served several functions. The first floor was used for . . . — — Map (db m71312) HM
You are looking at the ruins of the boring mill, one of West Point Foundry’s vital centers and among the earliest buildings in the foundry complex. A large, two-story structure, the boring mill served several functions. The first floor was used for . . . — — Map (db m71319) HM
Water descended from Foundry Brook to Battery Pond, then by elevated flume into a giant water wheel that turned the foundry’s gears and cranes, feeding air to the hot furnace fires. In the 19th century, Waterpower was power. — — Map (db m71329) HM
This serene site was once the bustling lifeline to the West Point Foundry, an industrial marvel and a technological powerhouse of its day. On the Waterfront Just after the War of 1812, President James Madison designated Cold Spring as one of . . . — — Map (db m44564) HM
( East Side Marker : ) The landscape abundant forest and untamed waterpower that drew Gouverneur Kemble to open West Point Foundry in 1818 underwent dramatic changes over its decades of operations. The area’s woodlands were denuded to . . . — — Map (db m71318) HM
General George Washington in frequent visits to the American troops encamped nearby during the War of the Revolution drank at this spring and gave it its name Cold Spring. — — Map (db m47504) HM
A distinguished citizen Founder of West Point Foundry Twice member of Congress First Senior Warden of this church Honored and beloved by the community — — Map (db m47530) HM
Water and Power West Point Foundry was one of America’s great early ironworks. An internationally renowned center of innovation and manufacturing, it’s been called the Silicon Valley of its day. Shortly after the War of 1812, President James . . . — — Map (db m168263) HM
Dedicated in honor of the men of Cold Spring, Nelsonville and North Highlands who answered the call of their country in the World War * Died in Service * Percy W. Arnold • George A. Casey, D.S.C. • J. Harvey Hustis • Edward Burns • Charles . . . — — Map (db m44905) HM
West Point Foundry’s 1911 closing was a blow to Cold Spring, although many found work with the Hudson River Railroad and other industries. With the influx of new businesses in the Hudson Valley following World War II, the village began to enjoy a . . . — — Map (db m71314) HM
Paying tribute to those victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. This project is sponsored by the Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and . . . — — Map (db m47529) HM
Killed in Action --------------- World War II Martin E. Adams Edward Budney H. Ellis Bowden Gerald Dale Warren Eitner W. Russell Farrell Ralph Fleming Arthur Gilman Walter Glanville Thomas Lutz Stanley Matthews Anthony Nastasi Allen W. Olsen . . . — — Map (db m44907) HM
This magnificent building is the only freestanding structure remaining at the preserve from the foundry years, rising alone from the forest cover. Yet as the photo below shows, West Point Foundry was a massive complex of industrial shops, railways . . . — — Map (db m168356) HM
A writer describing this military establishment observes: “During my visit I learned that since the [Civil] war began over three hundred cannon have been manufactured here for our government – the Parrott gun exclusively – to . . . — — Map (db m71303) HM
The school was built in 1830 for immigrant apprentices at the West Point Foundry, enlarged for workers’ children in 1867, and incorporated into the Philipstown school system until 1891. William H. Taylor, a former foundry superintendent (pictured . . . — — Map (db m71315) HM
View to Constitution Island preserved by authors Susan Warner & Anna Warner who wrote the hymn “Jesus Loves Me.” c. 1819-1915 George E. Pataki, Governor — — Map (db m44527) HM
This tree is dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of World War II to those veterans of that conflict who attended St. Mary’s. June 1993 — — Map (db m47533) HM
Putnam County
Named for General Israel
Putnam, commander of
American forces in the Hudson Highlands
during the American Revolution. — — Map (db m37131) HM
“Lest we forget to honor the men and women of this community who served their country in war and peace” * * * * * This memorial placed here by grateful citizens December 1966 — — Map (db m47516) HM
One-room Continental Village School was built circa 1840 on land donated by William Briggs. Merged into Van Courtlandtville School 1935. — — Map (db m55348) HM
Here stood the Robinson House, where Benedict Arnold, his treason disclosed, fled from his wife and baby to the British ship Vulture. — — Map (db m47506) HM
Cedar Hill to the east and Fort Hercules (Argyl's) to the west were in use by Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m55291) HM
Daniel Nimham Last sachem of Wappinoe or Wappinger Indians, friend of whites, who sued Adolph Philipse to retrieve land. Had his village here. State Education Department 1932 — — Map (db m22704) HM
288 acres, first rented in 1775, then purchased in 1816 through forfeiture land sales for his service in the Revolutionary War; sold by Arthur Smith in 1918. — — Map (db m22705) HM
Two acres purchased, surveyed and dedicated for burials of early area families. Located just south of Foshay’s Corners on the Old Dutchess Turnpike (now Route 301) on lands of Foshay and Halstead farms, incorporated May 28, 1868 as Union Cemetery . . . — — Map (db m22703) HM
1917 “Lest We Forget” 1919
Coleman Agor, Jr. • Glenn B. Arnold • Nathan K. Averill • Imlay L. Benet • Lester G. Bennett • James Benson • Louis J. Bittner • Colie Brown • Thurlow Cargain • John S. Carr • H. Ranald Chambers, Jr. • . . . — — Map (db m22711) HM
Until 1760 Grand Island was a sacred site of the Wappinger Indians whose Chief Sachem was Daniel Nimham. By 1880 the Blackberry Iron Mine took ore to shore by ferry. — — Map (db m54286) HM
A boarding house in 1852, Amzi Dean expanded to a large hotel. Recreation on Lake Mahopac and a 9 hole golf course drew guests, torn down for housing in 1971. — — Map (db m54283) HM
First Roman Catholic Church was built here in 1869. New York City took land for watershed in 1902. The town was razed and the church was relocated to the shore of Lake Mahopac. — — Map (db m54290) HM
This monument is to honor all those who died and fought for our freedom, Persian-Gulf, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and all wars against terrorism. — — Map (db m22717) WM
Grandest hotel in Mahopac at the peak of the Resort Era from 1844 until it burned in 1878. In 1918 the first Mahopac Central School was built here, moved by 1938. — — Map (db m54287) HM
Died in 1837 and is buried here. He represented local farmers when John Jacob Astor filed suit to overturn forfeiture land sales. In 1832, after 45 years, settled by the United States Supreme Court. — — Map (db m54282) HM
Warehouse stored the ice cut on Lake Mahopac; floated in by canal then loaded on railroad cars and sold in New York City from 1880 until refrigeration began in 1920. — — Map (db m22572) HM
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780. — — Map (db m54280) HM
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780. — — Map (db m54284) HM
Created when Dutchess County was divided on June 12, 1812 and named for General Israel Putnam, leader of Continental troops in the Hudson Highlands during the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m54277) HM
The railroad came to Mahopac in 1871 and the first station was built in 1880. By 1930 Route 6 construction moved it to Bucks Hollow Road, used until 1969.
Mahopac American Legion Post 1080 2001 — — Map (db m22590) HM
Started as a hat factory, then a boarding house in 1851. It was rebuilt to hold 400 guests after a fire in 1869. Emerson Clark improved Hotel Mahopac in 1883. — — Map (db m22573) HM
A heavily armored Monitor which joined the attack on Charleston in 1864 during the Civil War. In 1865 in the Battle for Fort Fisher it took 8 hits, no serious damage. — — Map (db m54278) HM
On this site a gathering of residents named this growing community Nelsonville in honor of "Uncle" Elisha Nelson, landowner and village elder.
Presented by the Nelsonville Sesquicentennial Committee 2005 — — Map (db m231784) HM
Christ Church (Episcopal) 1763
Christ Church was organized as the “Episcopal Mission at Fredericksburgh” by three former English officers who settled in the area after the end of the French and Indian War. Although the present . . . — — Map (db m24878) HM
District School No. 1 (Patterson School) 1857 – 1912
At the time of the Revolution, a school was located near this site on land donated by Edmond Ogden, the husband of Sybil Ludington. At that time the education of children was a . . . — — Map (db m24812) HM
During the Revolutionary War this was Fredericksburg & the main military crossroad. Gen. Washington’s Army camped here Sept. to Nov. 1778 — — Map (db m24544) HM
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