On County Route &A near County Route 7, in the median.
These We Honor
1917-1919
Lester Raught
1941-1945
Clarence J. Beeker
Feliz Garaccia
Ralph Veer
Stephen C. McIntyre
John E. Miller
(additional names not transcribed) — — Map (db m135807) WM
On Harlem Valley Rail Trail at Under Mountain Road, on the left when traveling north on Harlem Valley Rail Trail.
The Harlem Valley derives its name from "The New York and Harlem Railroad", chartered in 1831 and opened in lower Manhattan in 1832 with horse drawn cars. In 1842 the line crossed the Harlem River, and in 1873 joined the New York Central Railroad, . . . — — Map (db m245244) HM
In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II built the first iron furnace near this location. The blast furnace stack visible today dates to about 1871, when improvements were made to the Copake Iron Works by Frederick Miles after he purchased the site from Pomeroy. . . . — — Map (db m135848) HM
This brick building once housed bellows to drive air into the blast furnace. The Blowing Engine House , an addition to the 1840's/1850's Machine Shop, is depicted on an 1888 property map. The building's brick buttresses were constructed to keep the . . . — — Map (db m135874) HM
Producing high-quality cast iron in a charcoal-fired blast furnace required skill. Laborers constantly “charged” the furnace by wheeling carts of raw materials across the charging deck and dumping them into the charging hole at the top . . . — — Map (db m135815) HM
On Old New York 22 (Route 344) at New York State Route 344, in the median on Old New York 22.
In grateful memory of the services rendered by the men and women of this community in order that the principles of this Republic might be preserved. — — Map (db m135844) WM
In 1845, Lemuel Pomeroy II, a prominent gun manufacturer from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and his sons, established the Copake Iron Works here at the western edge of the Litchfield Iron District. The site offered all the resources essential for iron . . . — — Map (db m135768) HM
On New York State Route 344 at Valley View Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 344.
Ironworks established in 1845 by Lemuel Pomeroy; later operated by the Miles family. Ceased operation in the 1920's. Acquired by Taconic State Park in 1928.
State and National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m135719) HM
On New York State Route 344 east of Miles Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Harlem Valley derives its name from "The New York and Harlem Railroad," chartered in 1831 and opened in lower Manhattan in 1832 with horse drawn cars. In 1842 the line crossed the Harlem River, and in 1873 joined the New York Central . . . — — Map (db m116811) HM
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
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
Near this site 3 homes built
ca. 1850 by Lemuel Pomeroy
family. Founders of Copake
Iron Works. Remaining home
acquired by park in 1928. — — Map (db m132778) HM
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
On Harlem Valley Rail Trail south of New York State Route 344, on the right when traveling south.
A train depot appears on maps as early
as 1858. It was likely built when the
New York and Harlem Railroad built its
tracks through here in 1852. The building
stands today adjacent to the Harlem Valley
Rail Trail. In this c. 1900 image, the . . . — — Map (db m230386) HM
Near Taconic State Park, 0.5 miles north of New York State Route 344, on the left when traveling east.
The Taconic Mountain range is a part of the Appalachian Mountains that runs along the eastern border of New York. The range extends into western Connecticut and Massachusetts, terminating in Vermont. Taconic, translated from the Native American . . . — — Map (db m230387) HM
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
On New York State Route 23 west of Lockwood Road, on the right when traveling west.
Taghkanic organized 1803
as Granger, included Copake.
Hillsdale formed from
Claverack as District 1782.
Organized as town 1788. — — Map (db m118765) HM
On County Route 9, 0.2 miles north of New Concord Road, on the right when traveling north.
Final resting place of 28 known Revolutionary War patriots in this Mountain View Cemetery and nearby Dewitt Brown Cemetery, honored May 19, 2012 by the Sons and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Veillette-Nifosi Foundation and the . . . — — Map (db m158652) HM
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
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
On Taconic State Parkway, 4 miles Jackson Corners Road, on the right when traveling north.
Historic New York
Livingston Manor
In 1686 Governor Dongari confirmed the grant of a manor OK 160,000 acres of land along the Hudson River to Robert Livingston (1654-1728). Livingston as lord of the manor exercised extensive powers over land . . . — — Map (db m144665) HM
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
For most of Clermont's history, a dock has been located along the property's Hudson River shoreline.
Before the advent of railroads and highways, when passengers and freight traveled primarily by ship,
the dock provided an essential connection . . . — — Map (db m149809) HM
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
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
October 1777 marked a defining moment in Clermont's history. Seeking to put down the rebellious colonists, British forces burned Kingston, several private homes, and the Livingston estate. Upon receiving word of the potential danger only days . . . — — Map (db m149833) HM
On New York State Route 9G at Station Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 9G.
On Hudson River and Roeliff
Jansen Kill. Built in 1699
by first lord of the manor
Robert Livingston and wife
Alida, on land grant of 1686. — — Map (db m132580) HM
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
Robert R Livingston
Born 1746 - Died 1813
Recorder Of New York 1773-1775
Member Of Continental Congress
1775-77, 1779-81, 1784-85
On Committee Of Five Which Drafted
Declaration Of Independence
Member Of Provincial Congress, 1775-77 . . . — — Map (db m149811) HM
Clermont's carriage barn, which replaced an earlier greenhouse, was built in three stages between 1850 and 1900. In addition to the barn, the structure includes a stable containing six standing stalls and a box stall. The building is covered with . . . — — Map (db m150351) HM
The Lilac Walk, which connects the mansion with the Locust Avenue, was planted in the 1820s by Edward P. Livingston (1779–1843). A son-in-law of Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, he became Lt. Governor of New York State; his Jamaican birth . . . — — Map (db m149147) HM
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road.
Overlooking the Hudson River, this grassy strip paralleling the historic site's main parking lot was laid out as a road in the 18th century by Chancellor Robert R. Livingston. Meandering through the beautiful, irregularly planted locust trees for . . . — — Map (db m149863) HM
On Taconic State Parkway, 0.5 miles north of New York State Route 217, on the right when traveling north.
Columbia County
Historic New York
Columbia County, which extends from the Hudson River to the New England border. was formed in the late 18th century from parts of two 17th century land patents. Early settlers came from Holland, followed by . . . — — Map (db m237040) HM
On New York State Route 66 south of Nelson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
From ca. 1830-1953. Sheltered
approx. 150 of county's sick
and poor. 200 acres farmed
by residents. Barns sold 1955,
Home burned 1979. — — Map (db m236938) HM
On Union Turnpike (New York State Route 66) at Snyder Road, on the right when traveling south on Union Turnpike.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24003) HM
On Harlemville Road at Taconic State Pkwy (New York State Route 987G), on the left when traveling south on Harlemville Road.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24004) HM
On New York State Route 66 at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 66.
Honored Patriots
who answered the call of their country in the Great World War
1917-1918
The Government of the People, by the People, for the People, shall not perish from the Earth. --Abraham Lincoln(Names . . . — — Map (db m136010) WM
On New York State Route 66 at George Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 66.
By 1858, two railroad lines
converged here. Bartlett
House, Ghent Hotel & other
businesses followed.
Service discontinued 1954. — — Map (db m235616) HM
On Route 66 at Town Hall Place, on the right when traveling north on Route 66.
By 1892, 3 horse-powered
hay presses operated here.
In 1894 fire destroyed barns
and 100 tons of hay and
straw stored for shipment. — — Map (db m235617) HM
On Nobletown Road (New York State Route 22) at New York State Route 71, on the left when traveling east on Nobletown Road.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m24005) HM
On New York State Route 71, on the right when traveling south.
New York Side:Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by . . . — — Map (db m24006) HM
On New York State Route 23 at Anthony Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23.
Erected by John K. Cullin in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors who defended our country and flag 1861 - 1865 [ Lower Plaque ] Hillsdale Comrades 14th N.Y. Regiment John K. Cullin • A. Frank B. Chace • Sylvanus Snyder 44th N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m42095) HM
On Harlemville Road at Wolf Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Harlemville Road.
Revolutionary War Soldier
Philip Smith
Captain-Albany County Militia, 10th Regiment
under Cols. Livingston and Graham
Baptized on May 11, 1738
Died in 1823 in Hillsdale, Columbia Co., NY — — Map (db m247903) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 23) 0.1 miles east of Anthony Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Central marker]
In honor of
the Men and Women of Hillsdale
who served in the Armed Forces
of our country
They gave the full measure of devotion
to preserve America's heritage of freedom
1917-18 [and] 1941-45
[Honor . . . — — Map (db m118753) WM
On Fairview Avenue (U.S. 9) at Oakwood Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Fairview Avenue.
Here in 1862
the 128th. New York State
Volunteer Infantry, the
Columbia-Dutchess Regiment
was organized.
It served in the Union
Army until 1865. — — Map (db m118548) HM
Near Olana State Historic access road, 0.6 miles north of New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1860s and 1870s, Church transformed a poor, one-family farm into a 19th-century gentleman's farm. He did not plan to make a living from the farm, but expected it to run efficiently. He and Isabel took great pride in the farm operation. . . . — — Map (db m150219) HM
When Frederic Church purchased the 126-acre property that would become the farm at Olana, it included an old farmhouse located on this site and a modest house facing the Oak Hill-Hudson Road. Historically known as the
Wynsant Brezie farm, it was . . . — — Map (db m175834) HM
On New York State Route 23B, 0.1 miles south of Spook Rock Road (County Route 29), on the right.
Claverack a district 1772.
Hillsdale taken off 1782,
Hudson 1785. Organized as
a town 1788. Greenport set
off from Hudson City 1837 — — Map (db m150383) HM
Near Olana State Historic access road, 0.6 miles New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling south.
Frederic and Isabel Church built Cosy Cottage in 1860-61, their first year at Olana. Designed in the
office of New York City architect Richard Morris Hunt, this dwelling was the family's country residence until they moved into the large house on . . . — — Map (db m150225) HM
On Warren Street west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building built for a jail in 1805. Changed to City Hall in 1835 In 1855 became "Davis Hall", a theater. Since 1862 it has been a printing shop — — Map (db m118544) HM
Near New York State Route 9G, 0.8 miles south of New York State Route 23.
Olana was the home of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900). Church's great talent was recognized early in his life. By age 20, he had his own studio and was a well-known artist. He traveled extensively in North and South . . . — — Map (db m143295) HM
Frederic Church designed his house and surroundings as a work of art, a home for his family, and a place of beauty and repose. The Churches first used the name Olana to refer to the house and grounds in 1878. Olana may be a variation of the name of . . . — — Map (db m242317) HM
In his fantastical tale, Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving told of how the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew appeared once every twenty years in the Catskill mountains, across the river from here. According to the story, the . . . — — Map (db m130614) HM
In July 1869, after the Church family returned to Olana from 18 months aboard, Frederic Church’s involvement in the farm’s activities increased. He completed several building projects, including the construction of a rectangular, wood-frame icehouse . . . — — Map (db m132328) HM
This panoramic image combines two photographs that show the kitchen garden and barnyard as they looked about 1900. Both photographs were taken from a location out in the field behind you (south) looking north. From the far right in the photograph, . . . — — Map (db m132329) HM
In honor of those men & women from Columbia County who served and in memory of those who died defending a country they never knew and a people they never met. Back of Marker: Korea The Forgotten War 1950-1953 Edward J. Aiken William Henry Doss . . . — — Map (db m130587) WM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed in Hudson on his way upriver to Albany. A procession led him around the main streets. — — Map (db m228826) HM
Livingston a manor 1686, a
dist. 1772, included Ancram,
Taghkanick, Gallatin, Copake,
Clermont. Town 1788. In 1837
Greenport formed from Hudson — — Map (db m137804) HM
Conceived as the dramatic main entrance to Olana, the North Road was laid out by Frederic Church in 1869. Just before he built the main house, he purchased a narrow, wooded corridor that extended from this point north to the public road. Today, . . . — — Map (db m150272) HM
On Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 23) at Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 9G), on the right when traveling south on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road.
On New York State Route 23 at Route 9G, on the right on State Route 23.
This landscape made famous
by Hudson River School painter
Frederic E. Church 1826-1900. Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust. — — Map (db m137859) HM
On Greendale Road (County Route 14) 0.1 miles east of Rhinebeck-Hudson Road (New York State Route 9G), on the left when traveling east.
This landscape made famous
by Hudson River School painter
Frederic E. Church 1826-1900.
Protected by the Scenic Hudson Land Trust
with funding from the Lila Acheson & Dewitt Village
fund for the Hudson Highlands — — Map (db m150775) HM
In the mid-19th century, Frederic Church (1826-1900) emerged as the leading painter of the American landscape. Church's skill at artistic composition clearly influenced the development
of this landscape and the spectacular views that make up the . . . — — Map (db m242290) HM
Near Olana State Historic Site, on the right when traveling north.
Frederic Church transformed a treeless hillside into
the wooded park you see across the lake. There, on 31
acres, he planted hundreds of trees and shrubs, singly
and in clumps, in a landscape design conceived in
the Picturesque Style (a . . . — — Map (db m132074) HM
Near Olana State Historic access road, 0.6 miles north of New York State Route 9G, on the right when traveling north.
In 1878, Frederic Church purchased 50 acres north of this site (to the right) for hay fields and grazing. About six years later, he converted some of that open acreage to ornamental use with the creation of the Ridge Road. Wrapping around the . . . — — Map (db m150227) HM
Beautiful Indian maiden and her lover from opposing nation rests beneath this rock. When church bell rings, rock turns over, lovers appear. — — Map (db m129044) HM
Although Frederic Church painted at his
Hudson Valley farm from the time he
purchased it in 1860, he did not build a
studio here until about 1864-65. On the
site where you are standing, he erected a
"plain but ample” 24-foot-square, . . . — — Map (db m137805) HM
On Warren Street at Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Warren Street.
was dedicated May 3, 1975 to honor the volunteers
and the nation. This fountain was made possible
through the generosity of the following:
[Concerned Citizens and Organizations] . . . — — Map (db m118546) HM
On Warren Street at Park Place (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Warren Street.
Erected by
the Citizens of Hudson
in grateful recognition of
her Sons' and Daughters' services
in the Armed Forces of
the United States. — — Map (db m118543) HM
