201 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — The Underground Railroad —

Near Pine Street just south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.

Here at the home of Silas Shearman pioneer settler and ardent abolitionist was the principal Jamestown “station” of the Underground Railroad where in the late fifties escaping slaves from the south were sheltered and assisted on their way to . . . — — Map (db m177999) HM

202 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Kennedy — Kennedy Mills —

On Frewsburg Road (U.S. 62) 0.2 miles south of Jamestown Road (New York State Route 394).

First commercial enterprise in southeastern Chautauqua County Doctor Thomas Ruston Kennedy built first mill October 1805 after purchase of 3000 acres in the area which became the Town of Poland — — Map (db m60146) HM

203 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Chautauqua Lake Region — Historic New York —

On East Chautauqua Street (New York State Route 430) at South Erie Street (New York State Route 394), on the right when traveling east on East Chautauqua Street.

Chautauqua Lake, eighteen miles long and one to three miles wide, has as its outlet a branch of Connewango Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River. This gives Chautauqua an indirect connection with the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Ohio, and . . . — — Map (db m64687) HM

204 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Donald McKenzie —

On West Chautauqua Street (New York State Route 430) 0.2 miles west of South Erie Street (New York State Route 394), on the right when traveling west.

Born in Scotland 1783 Died in Mayville 1851 at one time partner of John Jacob Astor in Pacific Fur Co. — — Map (db m172800) HM

205 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — First Settler —

On South Erie Street (New York State Route 394) at Lakeview Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Erie Street.

On Chautauqua Lake was Dr. Alexander McIntyre who erected here his log cabin and stockade. — — Map (db m64688) HM

206 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Land Office —

On North Erie Street (New York State Route 394) at East Chautauqua Street (New York State Route 430), on the right when traveling north on North Erie Street.

Here in 1810 William Peacock, local agent of Holland Land Co. built his cabin and office of logs. He served 26 years. — — Map (db m172795) HM

207 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mina — Findley Lake, N.Y. —

On Main Street (New York State Route 430) at Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

Findley Lake, N.Y., Settled by Alexander Findley, Sergeant Revolutionary War & War of 1812 - Built dam in 1815 to power his mill - This created lake from two ponds. — — Map (db m117546) HM

208 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Ripley — Site of Farm of William Crossgrove 1807 —

On U.S. 20, on the right when traveling east.

One of Original Inhabitants of Chautauqua County — — Map (db m96216) HM

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209 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sheridan — Site of First Settlement —

On East Main Street (U.S. 20) 0.2 miles east of Walnut Road, on the left when traveling east.

Site of first settlement in town of Sheridan by Francis Webber Aug. 1804. Erected Aug 25, 1904 — — Map (db m96246) HM

210 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — First Settlers —

On Howard Street (New York State Route 5 at milepost 8.4) at Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling north on Howard Street.

First Settlers In 1803 Abel Cleveland, David Dickinson and John Howard settled along this creek, erecting a grist and saw mill, and a tavern for westward settlers. — — Map (db m117501) HM

211 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Early Settlers of Portland, Westfield & Ripley —

On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at North Gale Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.

James McMahan • Basil Burgess • Edmd. McHenry • W'm McBride • Jno McMahan • Hugh Whitehill • Tho's McClintock • Arthur Bell • Geo. Whitehill • David Eason • Tho's Pendergast • David Eaton • Tho's B. Campbell • Rob't Dixon • W'm . . . — — Map (db m96218) HM

212 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — McClurg Park —

On East Main Street (U.S. 20) east of South Portage Street (New York State Route 394).

McClurg Park site of the former home of James McClurg a Westfield pioneer — — Map (db m132182) HM

213 ► New York, Chemung County, Chemung — The Sullivan-Clinton Campaign — 1779 — Historic New York —

On Wyncoop Creek Road (County Road 3) just south of Main Street (County Road 60), on the right when traveling south.

Generals John Sullivan and James Clinton were appointed by George Washington to lead a punitive expedition against the hostile tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy and to capture the British forts at Oswego and Niagara. The objectives were to . . . — — Map (db m198208) HM

214 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Col. John Hendy — (1757-1840) —

On West Water Street (New York State Route 352), on the right when traveling east.

Revolutionary War Veteran Built first house in Elmira 300 ft. south toward river c. 1788 — — Map (db m107566) HM

215 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Colonel John Hendy —

Erected by his fellow citizens to the memory of a Revolutionary officer, a brave soldier, a faithful citizen, and an honest man who died Mar. 15, 1840 Ag'd 82 y'rs, 6 mos, 12 dy's He was one of the oldest settlers and the first white man . . . — — Map (db m154284) HM WM

216 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Dewittsburgh — Newton Point —

On East Water Street (New York State Route 352) at Dewitt Ave, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.

Dewittsburgh Newton Point Boundary about 1790 Village named after Moses DeWitt — — Map (db m41573) HM

217 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Earliest Methodist Preaching —

On East Water Street (New York State Route 352) at Harriet St., on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.

The first Methodist sermon in this area was given near this site at Lough’s Tavern, Newton Village, by Rev. William Colbert, Dec. 16 1792. Text Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness." This Circuit rider dressed in . . . — — Map (db m41576) HM

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218 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Elmira Gateway —

On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.

The Gateway feature, inspired by local architectural landmarks, history, and the natural environment, employs locally-sourced bluestone boulders to represent the iconic flat-top hills that surround the city of Elmira. The boulders are carefully . . . — — Map (db m197200) HM

219 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — First Settler —

On New York 352 (New York State Route 352), on the right when traveling east.

Christian Myneer built First Log Cabin 1787 and First Frame House and planted first orchard in Town of Big Flats — — Map (db m107564) HM

220 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Pulaski Park — Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski — 1748-1779 —

On Davis Street at West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Davis Street.

1748 March 6 Count Pulaski was born in Poland 1768-72 With his father, Count Joseph Pulaski led a Polish rebellion against imperial Russia 1777 Came to America from Paris with Franklin's letter of introduction to General . . . — — Map (db m90200) HM

221 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Woodlawn Cemetery History —

On Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north.

THE BEGINNING: The development of Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery was the result of a need for more burial space and an outgrowth of the "rural cemetery movement" which became increasingly popular after 1830. Elmira's earliest known burial ground . . . — — Map (db m154291) HM

222 ► New York, Chemung County, Horseheads — Horseheads —

On Hanover Square, on the left when traveling north.

In 1779 near this spot General John Sullivan mercifully disposed of his pack horses worn out by faithful service in the campaign against the Six Nations of the Iroquois. —————— The first white . . . — — Map (db m90382) HM

223 ► New York, Chemung County, Horseheads — Horseheads — New York —

On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.

On September 24, 1779, General Sullivan's military park horses, returning through the valley from their 450 mile journey, had reached the end of their endurance. The General was compelled to dispose of these partners in the cause of American . . . — — Map (db m90386) HM

224 ► New York, Chemung County, Millport — Green Bently — 1741 - 1821 —

On Highland Avenue (New York State Route 14), on the left when traveling north.

Served in Sullivan-Clinton Campaign and was a pioneer in Millport — — Map (db m77929) HM

225 ► New York, Chemung County, Southport — Fitzsimmons Cemetery —

On 1400 Maple Street north of New York State Route 427.

Contains remains of many pioneers and members of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign — — Map (db m66951) HM

226 ► New York, Chemung County, Southport — This Stone —

Near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling south.

. . . — — Map (db m90295) HM

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227 ► New York, Chemung County, Wellsburg — Site of First Church in Chemung Valley —

On Wilawana Road (New York State Route 427) 1.3 miles east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.

• The site of • First Church of any denomination —in— Chemung Valley was one-fourth mile north ———— Organized September 2, 1789 by Roswell Goff, First Pastor —and— William Buck • John Hillman Peter Roberts • John Roberts Jesse . . . — — Map (db m198216) HM

228 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — Bainbridge, New York —

On East Main Street (New York State Route 206) at South Main Street (New York State Route 7), on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.

Settled about 1789 by "Vermont Sufferers." Originally known as Jericho , in Clinton Township. Named Bainbridge in 1815 in honor of Captain William Bainbridge, naval hero of the War of 1812. Incorporated as a village in 1829. This park, known . . . — — Map (db m146618) HM

229 ► New York, Chenango County, Columbus — Columbus Memorial —

On New York State Route 80 at Columbus Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 80.

Columbus Memorial Columbus named by Dr. Tracy Robinson First settlement by Col. Converse on lot 44 in 1781. Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Columbus Church, C. Church, J. Dennison, J.P. Howard, T. Kinney, N. Loomis, . . . — — Map (db m168968) WM

230 ► New York, Chenango County, Earlville — The Bark Hut —

On River Road (County Route 73) 1.2 miles south of Carey Road, on the right when traveling south.

Here in 1788 stood The Bark Hut of Bates, Stowell and Salisbury, first settlers of what is now Madison County — — Map (db m226557) HM

231 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Early Settlers —

On South Chenango Street.

Early Settlers included Joseph Juliand, Simond Barnett, and Stephen Ketchum. In 1795 Talleyrand visited early French Settlement here. — — Map (db m230648) HM

232 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Greene —

On North Canal Street.

Village laid out in 1806 by Elisha Smith. Was first called Hornby, later named for Gen. Nathaniel Greene. Incorporated 1842. — — Map (db m94165) HM

233 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Stephen Ketchum —

On North Chenango Street south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.

Settled near this site in the town of Greene and built his log cabin in 1792. — — Map (db m230651) HM

234 ► New York, Chenango County, McDonough — Settlers of McDonough —

On County Route 5, on the left when traveling east.

First permanent settlers: Sylvanus Moore, Neh. Dunbar, Benj. Ketchum, Benj. Kenyon, Henry Ludlow, Eph. Fish — — Map (db m244055) HM

235 ► New York, Chenango County, McDonough — Town of McDonough —

On County Road 7, on the left when traveling north.

Set off from town of Preston April 17, 1816. Named for Commodore Thomas MacDonough, 1783-1825 — — Map (db m237531) HM

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236 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — New Berlin —

On S. Main Street (New York State Route 8), on the right when traveling east.

First settled about 1790 Anson Burlingame born here Nov. 14, 1820 U.S. Minister to China under President Lincoln — — Map (db m93454) HM

237 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — "The Castle" —

On East River Road (County Route 32) 0.3 miles south of County Route 33, on the right when traveling south.

1/4 Mile West The Castle Oneida Indian Fort. Councils held here up to 1790. — — Map (db m149753) HM

238 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — 1789 —

On New York State Route 12 just south of Pellett Street.

Capt. John Harris, seaman and pioneer, bought land from Broad Street to river. First town meeting held in his home. — — Map (db m93281) HM

239 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Avery Power —

On New York State Route 12.

First settler in town of Norwich 1788; owned adjoining river flat. Lucy Power, first white native of Chenango Valley. — — Map (db m93280) HM

240 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Oxford —

On North Canal Street, on the right when traveling south.

First town meeting held in April 1794. Incorporated as village April, 1806. — — Map (db m92746) HM

241 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of Ancient Indian Fort —

On Fort Hill Park Road, on the right when traveling south.

In 1791 early settlers found evidence of this Fort having been in use for many years — — Map (db m92731) HM

242 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of Log House —

On Main Street, on the right when traveling east.

Site of Log House built by Benjamin Hovey, 1790, who served in the Revolution and was known as "Father of the Settlement" — — Map (db m92747) HM

243 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Sherburne - Early Settlers —

On West Main Street (Route 80), on the right when traveling east.

1793 1893 This monument erected to the proprietors & pioneers of Sherburne by their descendants of the one hundredth anniversary of this settlement. Brave, Patriotic, Freedom • Loving, God • Fearing. Their names are honorable. Their character . . . — — Map (db m226618) HM

244 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — West Hill-1802 —

On New York State Route 80.

Colonel William S. Smith, aide to Washington, owned 150,000 acres hereabout in 1791; married Abigail Adams. Buried at rear, due north. — — Map (db m93154) HM

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245 ► New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — 450 — South Otselic Historic District —

On New York State Route 26 at Clarence Church Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 26.

South Otselic Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m231801) HM

246 ► New York, Clinton County, Altona — Robinson's Tavern —

On Military Turnpike (New York State Route 190) 1.4 miles west of Atwood Road, on the right when traveling west.

1823 Erected here by Lewis Sage Robinson Robinson's Tavern also erected opposite here in 1810 The original log tavern visited in 1817 by Pres. James Monroe Until 1857, these sites were part of the town of Chazy Lewis G. . . . — — Map (db m204581) HM

247 ► New York, Clinton County, Ausable — Quaker Union —

On Union Road (County Route 39) at Brown Road, on the right when traveling north on Union Road.

1789 - Site of Friends Meeting House and Cemetery First School and Post Office in Town of Peru on Old Rogers Road — — Map (db m192007) HM

248 ► New York, Clinton County, Champlain — Pliny Moore House —

On Elm Street near Oak Street.

In 1789, Revolutionary War veteran Pliny Moore (1759-1822) settled Champlain after being awarded land by the State of New York. In 1801 he built a Federal-style frame house similar to the one standing today. Moore was the first judge and postmaster . . . — — Map (db m177320) HM

249 ► New York, Clinton County, Chazy — 1805 Log Home —

On Lake Shore Road, 0.2 miles north of Minkler Road, on the left when traveling north.

Built by John B. Trombly who had a family of eleven. Oldest inhabited log home in Clinton County. — — Map (db m106114) HM

250 ► New York, Clinton County, Chazy — Homestead Site of Jean LaFramboise —

On Lake Shore Road, 0.4 miles south of Sheldon Lane, on the left when traveling south.

1763 homestead site of Jean LaFramboise first settler in Clinton County driven out by Burgoyne in 1777-Returned 1783 Estab. 1st North Country apple orchard — — Map (db m105856) HM

251 ► New York, Clinton County, Chazy — Near This Spot —

On Lake Shore Road.

Pierre Huet de la Valiniere Sulpician Missionary built the first catholic church in N. E. New York 1790 — — Map (db m176345) HM

252 ► New York, Clinton County, Dannemora — 1846 First School Erected —

On Cook St at Flagg St, on the right when traveling east on Cook St.

Miss Electra Hammond, Teacher. Cost 25¢ to 30¢ per child, per week — — Map (db m177598) HM

253 ► New York, Clinton County, Mooers — First Town Meeting —

On East Street east of Champlain Street (New York State Route 22), on the left when traveling east.

Held in home of John Shedden April 3, 1804. His grandson, Lucien Love Shedden was Regent of The University of the State of New York 1905-1912. — — Map (db m147430) HM

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254 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Goshen —

On River Road west of Barney Downs Road, on the right when traveling west.

Site of one of Peru's earliest settlements. Little remains of the mills, shops, & homes that once made up this pioneer community — — Map (db m189560) HM

255 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Jonas Platt Home — ca. 1820 —

On U.S. 9, on the left when traveling north.

Jonas Platt (1769 – 1834) 2nd son of Zephaniah Platt and bro. of Robt. Platt. Jonas was Mem. NYS Assembly 1796, NYS Senate 1810 - 1813. — — Map (db m126086) HM

256 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Keese Homestead —

On Union Road (County Route 39) near Harkness Road, on the left when traveling north.

Purchased by Richard Keese in 1792, Keeseville named for him in 1806. Present house erected 1837 by Peter Keese, abolitionist. — — Map (db m236863) HM

257 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Lakes to Locks Passage — The Great Northeast Journey — Lake Champlain Region —

On U.S. 9 at Ausable Point Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.

( left panel ) Lakes to Locks Passage takes you through a spectacular landscape laden with history. Follow this map to find your way through four story-filled regions that connect the historic waters of Lake Champlain and . . . — — Map (db m194631) HM

258 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Peru’s First Settler —

On U.S. 9, on the right when traveling north.

William Hay, a Scotsman, was Peru's first settler. He built his house in this vicinity in 1772. Hay had a friendly relationship with Benedict Arnold and witnessed the "Battle of Valcour.” The town's first marriage was between . . . — — Map (db m136672) HM

259 ► New York, Clinton County, Peru — Quaker Union —

On Union Road (County Route 39) north of Brown Road, on the right when traveling north.

Site of Peru's Earliest Settlement Est. by Society of Friends C. 1790. Homes, taverns, stores, blacksmith shops and a meeting house comprised this hamlet. — — Map (db m236862) HM

260 ► New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — First Building —

On Bridge Street.

Erected in this settlement stood here in 1767. It was the home of Count Charles de Fredenburgh. — — Map (db m48731) HM

261 ► New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — Heart of a Thriving Community —

Near City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling north.

The Saranac River runs through the heart of the City of Plattsburgh. The river supported native peoples long before the arrival of Europeans, and it has been crucial in the commercial and industrial development of the region since the first . . . — — Map (db m141172) HM

262 ► New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — Isaac Platt Home —

On Quarry Road, 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 374.

Maj. Gen. Robinson Hdas. Battle of Plattsburgh 1814 British soldiers wounded at Halsey's Corners brought here — — Map (db m106325) HM

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263 ► New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — The Ark — c 1803 —

On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on City Hall Place.

The Village of Plattsburgh elected its first officers at The Ark, a popular hotel on May 2 1815. Le village de Plattsburgh a elu ses premiers officiers le 2 mai 1815 dans i hotel de renom The Ark. — — Map (db m115254) HM

264 ► New York, Clinton County, Sciota — Ober's Corners —

On New York State Route 22 at Miner Farm Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 22.

1815 Ober's Corners (now Sciota) settled by Joseph & Mary (Wallingford) Over from Massachusetts. Ober built three mills. — — Map (db m106324) HM

265 ► New York, Clinton County, Sciota — Original Hamlet of Sciota —

On Miner Farm Road (New York State Route 23) west of Laforest Road, on the right when traveling west.

1848 Original Hamlet of Sciota Post Office 1848 Railway Station 1852 — — Map (db m175686) HM

266 ► New York, Clinton County, Town of Peru — Robert Platt Home —

On New York State Route 9, 0.4 miles south of Lapham Mills Road, on the right when traveling south.

Robt. Platt, Mem. NYS Assembly 1814-15, built this home in 1809 on 700 acres given by his father, Zephaniah, founder of Plattsburgh. — — Map (db m108682) HM

267 ► New York, Clinton County, Town of Peru — To Site of Peru Blockhouse —

On Bear Swamp Road, 0.2 miles west of New York State Route 9, on the right when traveling west.

One of five erected in northern New York in 1794 as a refuge for settlers from Indian attacks. — — Map (db m108683) HM

268 ► New York, Clinton County, Town of Plattsburgh — Friswell Patent —

On New York State Route 9 at Old Dock Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 9.

2000 acres settled in 1766 by William Gilliland (1734-1796) first named Janesborough, later Port Gilliland. A port for lake shipped goods c. 1820-1900. — — Map (db m108643) HM

269 ► New York, Clinton County, Town of Plattsburgh — Possession House —

On New York State Route 9 north of South Junction Road, on the right when traveling south.

Site of first home raised by a European settler in the Town of Plattsburgh and Clinton County. Erected September 10-13, 1766 by William Gilliland (1734-1796). — — Map (db m108645) HM

270 ► New York, Clinton County, Town of Plattsburgh — Sax House —

On New York State Route 9 at South Junction Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 9.

Erected c. 1820 by Jacob Sax. Sax family home c. 1820-1832, William Gilliland III (1812-1886) family 1845-1880, Day family 1881-1958. — — Map (db m108646) HM

271 ► New York, Columbia County, Ancram — Lasher House —

On County Route 11, 2 miles north of County Route 7, on the right when traveling north.

Oldest part built about 1770. In possession of Lasher family until 1910. — — Map (db m145519) HM

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272 ► New York, Columbia County, Ancram — Town of Ancram —

On New York State Route 82 at County Route 7, in the median on State Route 82.

Named in honor of the ancestral home of the Livingstons at Teviotdale, Roxburghshire Scotland — — Map (db m138001) HM

273 ► New York, Columbia County, Ancramdale — 348 — Ancramdale Hamlet —

On County Route 8 at County Route 3, in the median on County Route 8.

Ancramdale Hamlet Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m245343) HM

274 ► New York, Columbia County, Austerlitz — 209 — Austerlitz Historic District —

On New York State Route 22 at E Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 22.

Austerlitz Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m205921) HM

275 ► New York, Columbia County, Chatham — 685 — Buckleyville —

On New York State Route 66, 0.1 miles north of Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.

By 1916 Thomas Buckley's lumber & cider mills, Borden milk plants, coal yard and railroad siding operated in this former hamlet. — — Map (db m236941) HM

276 ► New York, Columbia County, Chatham — Chatham —

On Main Street at New York State Route 66 and, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

First known as Groats' Corners. Settled about 1811. Incorporated 1869. Earlier renowned as an important terminal on three railraods. — — Map (db m135977) HM

277 ► New York, Columbia County, Chatham — 452 — Clark Home —

On Iron Hill Road (County Route 9) at Raup Road, on the right when traveling west on Iron Hill Road.

Mary E. Clark, prominent physician & philanthropist lived here 1845-1937. Land owned by early settler Nehemiah Spencer until 1799. — — Map (db m158656) HM

278 ► New York, Columbia County, Chatham — Groat’s Tavern —

On River Street near Main Street, on the right.

First building erected in Chatham - built by William Thomas in 1811 - Chatham was first called Groat's Corners — — Map (db m135931) HM

279 ► New York, Columbia County, Churchtown — Livingston-Claverack Line —

On County Road 12 (County Route 12) at Junction Road, on the left when traveling west on County Road 12.

Both districts 1772, towns 1788. Livingston included Clermont, Gallatin, Granger. Claverack included Hudson, Hillsdale, part of Ghent. — — Map (db m150825) HM

280 ► New York, Columbia County, Churchtown — Livingston-Claverack Line —

On Millbrook Road at County Route 12, on the right when traveling north on Millbrook Road.

Both districts 1772, towns 1788. Livingston included Clermont, Gallatin, Granger. Claverack included Hudson, Hillsdale, part of Ghent — — Map (db m166153) HM

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281 ► New York, Columbia County, Churchtown — Livingston-Claverack Line —

On County Route 12 at Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling west on County Route 12.

Both districts 1772, towns 1788. Livingston included Clermont, Gallatin, Granger. Claverack included Hudson, Hillsdale, part of Ghent — — Map (db m166154) HM

282 ► New York, Columbia County, Churchtown — Taghkanic-Claverack Line —

On Taghkanic-Churchtown Road at Junction Road, on the left when traveling north on Taghkanic-Churchtown Road.

Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger, included Copake. Claverack, a district 1772. Hillsdale removed 1782, Hudson 1785. Organized as town 1788 — — Map (db m165751) HM

283 ► New York, Columbia County, Claverack — Gen. Samuel B. Webb — 1753-1807 —

On Webb Road, 0.1 miles west of New York State Route 23B, on the left when traveling west.

Revolutionary War battles Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton Aide-de-camp for Washington Home locally called-Christmas House — — Map (db m150808) HM

284 ► New York, Columbia County, Claverack — Washington Seminary —

On New York State Route 9H north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

Early Columbia County school established here 1779. Later became Claverack College and Hudson River Institute until its closing in 1902. — — Map (db m136449) HM

285 ► New York, Columbia County, Claverack-Red Mills — The Lower Manor —

On New York State Route 23, 0.5 miles east of New York State Route 9H, on the left when traveling east.

Location of manor of Lower Manor of Van Rensselaer patroonship. House built by Hendrick van Rensselaer in 1685. Tenants paid rents here. — — Map (db m158660) HM

286 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake — First Town Meeting —

On County Route 7A at Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 7A.

Site of first town meeting, April 4, 1824 in this building on this site. — — Map (db m135794) HM

287 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake Falls — 17 — Isaac Chesbrough House — Iron Works Trail —

On Valley View Road, on the left when traveling east.

This Greek Revival style dwelling appears on maps dating to 1858. The home was likely built in the late 1840s to early 1850s for Isaac Chesbrough, who owned the house until his death in 1893. Chesbrough was the first foreman of the Copake Iron . . . — — Map (db m135845) HM

288 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake Falls — 15 — Pomeroy —

Near Valley View Road.

In 1660 Medad Pomeroy accepted tools, an anvil shaped like this replica, and land in exchange for opening a blacksmith shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. That anvil was passed through many generations of Pomeroy blacksmiths becoming a symbol of . . . — — Map (db m135717) HM

289 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake Falls — 19 — Site of Pomeroy Houses — Iron Works Trail —

On Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east.

Maps dating to the mid-19th century indicate that two dwellings once stood in this location. The homes were probably built in the early 1850's. One of the houses belonged to the first owner of the Copake Iron Works, Lemuel Pomeroy II, and later to . . . — — Map (db m135871) HM

290 ► New York, Columbia County, Craryville — Taghkanic Hamlet —

On County Route 27, 0.1 miles north of County Route 11, on the right when traveling north.

Site of Taghkanic Hamlet included tavern built prior to 1770, post office, store, Lutheran church and six dwellings. — — Map (db m150812) HM

291 ► New York, Columbia County, Craryville — Taghkanic-Claverack Line —

On County Route 27 (County Route 27) near County Route 12, on the right when traveling north.

Taghkanic organized 1803 as Granger, included Copake. Claverack, a district 1772. Hillsdale removed 1782, Hudson 1785. Organized as town 1788 — — Map (db m150824) HM

292 ► New York, Columbia County, Elizaville — Calendar House —

On County Route 19, on the right when traveling south.

Built by Samuel Ten Broeck in 1773. Later purchased by Gen. Harry Livingston whose descendants held it until 1861. — — Map (db m137803) HM

293 ► New York, Columbia County, Elizaville — Gallatin-Livingston Town Line —

On County Route 19 at Petersen Road, on the right when traveling north on County Route 19.

Gallatin organized from Livingston 1803. Livingston a manor 1686: a district 1772: a town 1788, including Gallatin, Ancram, Taghkanic and Copake — — Map (db m166155) HM

294 ► New York, Columbia County, Elizaville — Gallatin-Milan Town Line —

On Jackson Corners Road (County Route 2) 0.5 miles north of Bathrick Farm Road, on the left when traveling north.

Dividing Gallatin, Columbia County, Organized 1803, From Milan, Dutchess County, Organized 1818 — — Map (db m165483) HM

295 ► New York, Columbia County, Elizaville — Union Corners —

On Jackson Corners Road (County Route 2) at County Route 19, in the median on Jackson Corners Road.

In towns of Gallatin and Livingston. Settled before 1790. Post office established 1840. Named from Union Corners House, a tavern. — — Map (db m165484) HM

296 ► New York, Columbia County, Gallatinville — Gallatinville —

On County Route 7 at Mill Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on County Route 7.

Settled before 1748. Formerly included hotels stores, post offices, mills, shops, meeting halls, dwellings and R.R. station — — Map (db m150800) HM

297 ► New York, Columbia County, Germantown — A Vast Estate on the Hudson —

Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles Woods Road (County Route 35).

All the land visible from this point was once owned by the Livingston family. Robert Livingston, Sr., "The Founder" (1654-1728), acquired a 160,000-acre land patent in 1686. His property extended 9.5 miles along the eastern shore of the Hudson River . . . — — Map (db m149847) HM

298 ► New York, Columbia County, Germantown — Clermont —

On Woods Road (County Route 35) at Clermont State Park, on the right when traveling north on Woods Road.

Built 1730, on Livingston Manor. Home of Chancellor Livingston, one of the five drafters of the Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m149637) HM

299 ► New York, Columbia County, Germantown — Clermont —

On Clermont Avenue (County Route 6) at Woods Road (Route 35), on the right when traveling west on Clermont Avenue.

Built 1730, on Livingston Manor. Home of Chancellor Livingston, one of the five drafters of the Declaration of Independence. — — Map (db m149645) HM

300 ► New York, Columbia County, Germantown — Grist / Saw Mill —

On Main Street west of State Route 9G, on the right when traveling west.

Built here by late Palatine Diell Rockefeller Sr. in 1751. Was the primary reason Main St. became the center of Germantown. — — Map (db m246036) HM

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