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Historical Markers in North Blenheim, New York

 
Clickable Map of Schoharie 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 Schoharie County, NY (138) Albany County, NY (361) Delaware County, NY (435) Greene County, NY (125) Montgomery County, NY (203) Otsego County, NY (110) Schenectady County, NY (171)  SchoharieCounty(138) Schoharie County (138)  AlbanyCounty(361) Albany County (361)  DelawareCounty(435) Delaware County (435)  GreeneCounty(125) Greene County (125)  MontgomeryCounty(203) Montgomery County (203)  OtsegoCounty(110) Otsego County (110)  SchenectadyCounty(171) Schenectady County (171)
Schoharie is the county seat for Schoharie County
North Blenheim is in Schoharie County
      Schoharie County (138)  
ADJACENT TO SCHOHARIE COUNTY
      Albany County (361)  
      Delaware County (435)  
      Greene County (125)  
      Montgomery County (203)  
      Otsego County (110)  
      Schenectady County (171)  
 
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1 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Blenheim Bridge
Longest single span wooden bridge in world. Built by Blenheim Bridge Company, incorporated 1828. Last of its kind in this region.Map (db m46984) HM
2 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Blenheim BridgeNational Historic Landmark
Built in 1854, it is the longest single-span covered bridge in the world. The covered portion of the bridge is 232 feet long, the trusses are 228 feet long, and the span between abutments is 210 feet. The two lanes are 26 feet wide. . . . Map (db m192748) HM
3 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Blenheim-Gilboa Bluebird Trail
The Divinest of Them All The eastern bluebird, the state bird of both New York and Missouri, has long been a symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America. The bluebird was a popular feature of Native American art and folklore . . . Map (db m178492) HM
4 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Gen. Freegift Patchin
Fifer in Wadsworth Brigade in Connecticut Militia 1776-1777. Captured by Brant while serving in Captain Alexander Harper’s company of New York militia and prisoner in Canada 1780-82. Brigadier General 1805-14. Member of Assembly from Schoharie . . . Map (db m132092) HM
5 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Indian Trail
Westkill to Delaware River and south to Susquehanna River and west. One of many trails giving Iroquois control of large areas.Map (db m132091) HM
6 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Manor House
»»———› Manor House Built by John Lansing about 1800. Justice of N.Y. Supreme Court, 1790-1801; Chancellor 1801-14. Owner part of Blenheim Patent.Map (db m11892) HM
7 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Old Blenheim Bridge
Erected 1854 - 1855 by Nicholas Montgomery Powers Famous bridge builder Born Pittsford, Vermont, August 30, 1817 Died Clarendon, Vermont, 1897 This bridge, 232 feet in length, the longest covered single-span wooden bridge in the . . . Map (db m46983) HM
8 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Old Blenheim Bridge
Old Blenheim Bridge has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of . . . Map (db m192761) HM
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9 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — The Creation
The "Queen of Covered Bridges", the Old Blenheim Bridge was built in 1855 by Nichols Montgomery Powers, a master bridge builder from Vermont who made history by constructing the world's longest wooden single span covered bridge, here in . . . Map (db m192764) HM
10 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — The Floods
Schoharie Creek, the same life force that has been the source of this valley's bounty, can also become the cause of destruction when extreme weather events occur. The Old Blenheim Bridge endured the test of time, surviving major storms and . . . Map (db m192772) HM
11 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — The Life
Over time the covered bridge took on a persona of its own. There was a tollbooth, collecting a penny for those walking and twelve cents for horse teams. The bridge actually employed a toll keeper who lived in a small house next to the bridge. . . . Map (db m192768) HM
12 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — The Re-Creation
The loss of their beloved bridge mobilized the citizens of Blenheim. The recovery committee developed a vision of the community's future with the reconstructed bridge as its centerpiece. Supported by the Town of Blenheim and Schoharie County, . . . Map (db m192773) HM
13 New York, Schoharie County, North Blenheim — Town of BlenheimSchoharie County — Right in the Heart of New York State —
The first European settlements in Blenheim were made by Dutch and German Palatines sometime before 1761. Taking its name from the 40,000-acre Blenheim Patent given to forty men by King George III in 1769, the town was officially . . . Map (db m178083) HM
 
 
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Mar. 29, 2024