Related Historical Markers

By Steve Stoessel

“Big Thunder” Marker

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Hoags Corners — “Big Thunder” —

Here on July 4, 1844, Dr. Bouchton and his Calico Indians exhorted tenants against the Patroons. Their cry; "Down with the rent!" — — Map (db m145270) HM

2 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Averill Park — Sand Lake Union —

Cemetery formed 1841 from Rensselaer Glass Factory and Woodbine Cemeteries. Dr. Smith Boughton's grave, "Big Thunder" Anti-Rent War — — Map (db m135069) HM