Built and dedicated in 1881
by A. J. Akin. Used by Christ Church since 1895. Moved to
former site of Mizzentop Hotel by Lowell Thomas 1936.
— — Map (db m25020) HM
From September 20 to November 28, 1778 George Washington, his generals and army of 13,000 were located in or around Fredericksburg, with the John Kane house serving as headquarters. From here emanated George Washington’s strategy of . . . — — Map (db m24555) HM
Pawling Grange founded 1897. Hall built by Grange members in 1946 as meeting place and community center. Sold to Town of Pawling in 1962. — — Map (db m24658) HM
In memory of General George Washington Commander in Chief of Continental Army Fredericksburg Sept. 19 – Nov. 27, 1778 Made possible through the efforts of Senator Vincent L. Leibell
The Historical Society of . . . — — Map (db m24556) HM
General Washington’s hdqtrs at Fredericksburg (Pawling) Sept. – Nov. 1778 – Kane was a prosperous landowner, early supervisor and a Tory. — — Map (db m24522) HM
Commander of the Monitor, against the Confederate Ram, Merrimac. Hampton Roads, Mar. 9, 1862; Rear Admiral, U.S.N. is buried here. — — Map (db m63935) HM
These trees were planted as a Living Memorial to
Thomas E. Dewey
Governor of the State of New York
1943 – 1955
and his wife
Frances Hutt Dewey
Faithful member of the congregation
of Christ Church on Quaker Hill . . . — — Map (db m25018) HM
Dedicated May 4, 1945 to honor Town of Pawling men who gave their lives in the service of their country during World War II.
Marker donated Am. Legion Aux. — — Map (db m24653) HM
First church built in 1809 South Road; second church in 1854 on Main Street. This church erected in 1864. Additions in 1928 and 1960. — — Map (db m24888) HM
Was located on this site from 1880 – 1933. The building was three stories high, faced the west with two hundred feet frontage. It was opened during the summer seasons and accommodated 250 guests. Porches bordered three sides. The spacious grounds . . . — — Map (db m25016) HM
Originally the Burr Farm, Murrow Park was purchased by the Pawling Lions Club from Mr. & Mrs. Howard Burr and Miss Altana Burr. The Lions Club purchased the property for recreation and enjoyment by the residents of Pawling in 1965. — — Map (db m24977) HM
Oblong Meeting House
Of the Society of Friends
Erected in 1742 south of this road
Present building erected in 1764
First effective action against slavery
taken here in 1767
Occupied as hospital January 1779
By Revolutionary . . . — — Map (db m25026) HM
Dedicated to The Memory of Those Who Paid for Our Freedom With Their Lives
World War II 1941 – 1945
Ira Baker • George N. Burr • John Stark Colman • Harold Davis • Walter C. Fischer • John Holladay • Leon O’Dell • Edward J. . . . — — Map (db m24654) WM
[ West Side ]
Roll of Honor
To Honor the Pawling Men Who Served in the World War This Tablet is Erected By The Inhabitants of the Town 1917 – 1919
Akin, Albert John • Alfredson, David • Anderson, Edward . . . — — Map (db m24655) HM
Purgatory Hill
Named by the Continental Army encamped here fall of 1778. Site of great barbecue celebrating anniversary of Burgoyne’s defeat – Saratoga — — Map (db m24979) HM
Mahican and Wappinger Indians once inhabited the area between the Taconic Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Dutch settlers first occupied the river front, so that later comers settled in these highlands. Palatine Germans came from the ill-fated tar . . . — — Map (db m144321) HM
The First Oblong Friends Meeting House was erected on this site in 1742. It was used as a place of worship until 1764. West of the site was the Friends burial ground. During the fall and winter of 1778 the present meeting house was a hospital . . . — — Map (db m25028) HM
A section of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War was stationed on the western slopes of Quaker Hill from September 16, to November 28, 1778.
The Great Barbecue
Occurred on the hillside across this road. October 17, 1778
It . . . — — Map (db m24521) HM
A section of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War was stationed on the western slopes of Quaker Hill from September 16, to November 28, 1778.
The Great Barbecue Barbecue
Occurred on the hillside across this road.
October 17, . . . — — Map (db m24551) HM
This marker denotes the western boundary of Connecticut under an agreement reached in 1683 between Governor Thomas Dongan of New York and Governor Robert Treat of Connecticut.
Later the Treaty of Dover signed on May 14, 1731 moved the western . . . — — Map (db m24980) HM
