Brockett's Bridge - Dolgeville, NY
N 43° 06.341 W 074° 46.204
18T E 518709 N 4772576
In 1826 a post office was established here, with Zephi Brockett as postmaster. The village adopted the name Brockett’s Bridge.
Waymark Code: WM4Q3J
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2008
Views: 28
Brockett's Bridge
Gave it's name to this village
on the military road. A hotel
post office and liberty
pole were nearby.
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visit link)
In 1881, by a unanimous vote, the village changed its name from Brockett’s Bridge to Dolgeville. Must have had something to do with the huge mill that was built just down the street from the bridge!
Marker Name: Brockett's Bridge
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Dolg. - Man. Hist. Soc.
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Dolgeville
County: Herkimer
Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5)
Website: [Web Link]
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