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Historical Markers in Fishkill, New York

 
Clickable Map of Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY (336) Columbia County, NY (280) Orange County, NY (563) Putnam County, NY (138) Ulster County, NY (266) Fairfield County, CT (455) Litchfield County, CT (266) Berkshire County, MA (159)  DutchessCounty(336) Dutchess County (336)  ColumbiaCounty(280) Columbia County (280)  OrangeCounty(563) Orange County (563)  PutnamCounty(138) Putnam County (138)  UlsterCounty(266) Ulster County (266)  FairfieldCountyConnecticut(455) Fairfield County (455)  LitchfieldCounty(266) Litchfield County (266)  BerkshireCountyMassachusetts(159) Berkshire County (159)
Poughkeepsie is the county seat for Dutchess County
Fishkill is in Dutchess County
      Dutchess County (336)  
ADJACENT TO DUTCHESS COUNTY
      Columbia County (280)  
      Orange County (563)  
      Putnam County (138)  
      Ulster County (266)  
      Fairfield County, Connecticut (455)  
      Litchfield County, Connecticut (266)  
      Berkshire County, Massachusetts (159)  
 
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1 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — American Revolution Bicentennial MemorialFishkill Encampment
On U.S. 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
[ American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial Marker : ] 1776 ★   ★ 1976 To all the brave souls who passed through, served, and died here at the site of the Northern Department Supply Depot, Fishkill, New York. 1776 – 1783 May . . . Map (db m190273) HM
2 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Battery
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
On this hill, during the American Revolution, was a battery for the defense of “The Gorge of the Mountains”, Fishkill Clove.Map (db m44453) HM
3 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Continental Army CrossroadsWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
On U.S. 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
During the Revolutionary War, the Van Wyck Homestead served as headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot, a supply center for Washington’s Continental Army. At this bustling “city” of industry, hammers clanged, and smoke rose from many workshops. . . . Map (db m190331) HM
4 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Daniel Nimham
On New York State Route 52 at New York State Route 82, on the left when traveling east on State Route 52.
Chief Sachem of the Wappinger Indians Born in Dutchess County was killed in engagement at Cortland’s Ridge N.Y. August 31, 1778 defending the American Cause.Map (db m46212) HM
5 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Dutch Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 52), on the right when traveling west.
Reformed Church of Fishkill, organized 1716, built 1725 Occupied 1776 by New York Provincial Congress, also prison during Revolution.Map (db m193584) HM
6 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Enoch Crosby
On Main Street (New York State Route 52), on the right when traveling west.
American spy, taken with recruits for British Army, confined here after mock trial by Committee of Safety was allowed to escape.Map (db m44488) HM
7 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — First Academy
On New York State Route 52 at Old State Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 52.
in county 1765 – 1790. Located on this hill. Conducted by Rev. Isaac Rysdyck. Used for military hospital in 1777.Map (db m44496) HM
8 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Fishkill Tea Party
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling east.
Site of Fishkill Tea Party Aug. 26, 1776, 100 women forced Abram Brinckeroff storekeeper, to sell them tea at lawful price of six shillings per pound.Map (db m44490) HM
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9 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Great Indian Warrior Trading Path
On U.S. 9 near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north.
The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta, Ga. Laid on ancient animal and Native American Trading/Warrior Paths. Indian treaties among the Governors of NY, PA, & VA and the . . . Map (db m44473) HM
10 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Hendrick Kip
On Glenham Road, on the left when traveling south.
Home of Hendrick Kip Built 1753. Fishkill headquarters of Baron von Steuben about 1777. Gen. Washington and Count Pulaski visited here. State Education Department   1935Map (db m190416) HM
11 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Maj. Genl. Marquis de Lafayette
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of Maj. Gen’l. the Marquis de Lafayette who was ill many weeks in the Brinckerhoff House adjoining during the American Revolution --------------- This stone given by Lafayette Post No 140 Dept of N.Y. G.A.R. to Melzingah Chapter D.A.R. May . . . Map (db m44519) HM
12 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Mount Gulian
On New York State Route 9D at Hudson View Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9D.
Verplanck House, ca. 1740, burned 1931. Revolutionary War headquarters of General Von Steuben, 1783. Birthplace of Society of the Cincinnati 1783.Map (db m37628) HM
13 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Mount Gulian
On Sterling Street west of Lamplight Street.
Built about 1730 by Gulian Ver Planck, whose ancestors and Francis Rombout purchased the adjacent land from the Wappinger Indians in 1685. Headquarters of Baron Von Steuben. The society of the Cincinnati was instituted here May 1783.Map (db m119583) HM
14 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Revolutionary War Dead1776 - 1783
On U.S. 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
. . . Map (db m44516) HM
15 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Samuel Loudon
On London Drive at Old Main Street on London Drive.
Samuel Loudon printed the NY State constitution in Fishkill in 1777. Fishkill postmaster during the Revolutionary War years 1777-1783Map (db m237232) HM
16 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — 263 — Site of Zion Pilgrim M.E. Church
On Baxtertown Road.
Served Baxtertown community 1848-1930s. Evidence suggests station on Underground RailroadMap (db m133069) HM
17 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Star Mills
On New York State Route 52 west of New York State Route 82, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Abram Brinckerhoff. Burned 1777. Rebuilt by order of Gen. Washington while his soldiers encamped at Fishkill. Later demolished.Map (db m44493) HM
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18 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — The Path to VictoryWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
On U.S. 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies . . . Map (db m190176) HM
19 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Three Batteries
On Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
On the hills back of this stone stood three batteries guarding this pass 1776 – 1783 --------------- Melzingah Chapter Daughters American Revolution 1902Map (db m44450) HM
20 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Trinity Church
On New York State Route 52 at Old Main Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.
Organized by Rev. Samuel Seabury 1756, built 1760. Provincial Congress met here Sept. 1776. Used as hospital during Revolution.Map (db m44504) HM
21 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Van Wyck Homestead1732
On U.S. 9 at Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
Supply depot for Continental Army in Rev. War. Used as officers Headquarters 1776 - 1783Map (db m44469) HM
22 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Near U.S. 9 near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north.
From 1776-1783, this house was the center of the Fishkill Supply Depot, which also included barracks for 2,000 men. General Israel Putnam occasionally headquartered here. Revolutionary War Heritage TrailMap (db m44476) HM
23 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Veterans of the Fishkill Supply Depot
On Van Wyck Lake Road at U.S. 9, on the left when traveling east on Van Wyck Lake Road.
In memory of those who served in the Continental Army, while at the Fishkill Supply Depot. Near here lie buried Revolutionary War heroes, patriots who were among the first to fight for our freedom. On behalf of these valiant soldiers, we dedicate . . . Map (db m190178) HM
24 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Washington’s Sword
On Main Street (New York State Route 52) at Geering Way, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Now in Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. was made near here by John Bailey, a Cutler from New York and Fishkill.Map (db m190418) HM
 
 
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Apr. 23, 2024