Related Historical Markers

By Steve Stoessel

“Big Thunder” Marker

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

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

On Central Nassau Road (County Route 16) 0.2 miles west of New York State Route 66, on the right when traveling east.

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 —

On New York State Route 66, on the left when traveling north.

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