First Settlement in Kingsboro, 1786
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swizzle
N 43° 03.991 W 074° 20.152
18T E 554074 N 4768415
A Bronze Map of Kingsboro in the 1700's.
Waymark Code: WM75MG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2009
Views: 1
This plaque is on a boulder at the southern most point of this little park. There's quite a bit of history here. Take your time and walk around and enjoy it. To find this park take Rt.30 north through Gloversville towards Mayfield. Follow the hospital sign (The big H with an arrow pointing left. Take your left and go to the next light, the park is on your left. Happy WMin', Swizzle & Family
ERECTED BY THE GEN. RICHARD MONTGOMERY CHAPTER D.A.R. AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK JULY 4, 1928
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FIRST STORE
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FIRST SCHOOL, 1782
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REVOLUTIONARY CEMETERY
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ONE OF THE FIRST HOUSES
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FIRST CHURCH, 1796
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FIRST HIGHWAY KINGSBORO AVE. 1800
Group that erected the marker: Gen. Richard Montgomery County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution & The State of New York
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
kingsboro ave
gloversville, ny usa
12078
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