Johnson Hall - 1763 (I-90 eastbound)
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sagefemme
N 42° 56.600 W 074° 23.656
18T E 549417 N 4754699
This is one of 2 large NY Historical Markers in an eastbound parking/rest area on The Thruway at milepost 184, 2 miles west of Fultonville. (Directly across I-90, there are 3 historical markers in the westbound lane overlooking the river.)
Waymark Code: WMDYHF
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2012
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Identical or nearly identical signs exist in two other locations: onedirectly across the Thruway (
visit link) and another on Route 29 (
visit link) . This sign reads:
"HISTORIC NEW YORK
"JOHNSON HALL - 1763
"JOHNSTOWN
"Sir William Johnson (1715-1774). Indian trader,
statesman, diplomat and Colonial Empire Builder. In
1763 built Johnson Hall, the center of his estate and
the scene of many Indian Conferences.
"Coming from Ireland in 1738, Johnson traded with
the Indians and acquired great influence over them.
After defeating the French at Lake George in 1755,
he was created a baronet and made Superintendent of
Indian Affairs for the Northern Colonies. In 1766 he
ended the Pontiac uprising, and in 1768 negotiated the
Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
"At Johnstown, which he founded and colonized,
Johnson Hall stands as a monument to his constructive
achievement.
"Education Department State of New York 1961 Departmtent of Public Works"