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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM142J_johnson-hall-1762_Johnstown-NY.html
Baronial home of Sir William Johnson. One of the most historic colonial buildings in the United States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM141O_chimney-swifts-of-northville-new-york_Northville-NY.html
Migratory Birds who span approximately 7000 miles from the Amazon jungle of South America to the north country of New York State.
First Study of the Chimney Swifts was made by Walker A. La Rowe of the Northville Rotary Club. Mr. La Rowe, after…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1417_fj-g-headquarters_Gloversville-NY.html
Site ofThe Headquarters of theFonda, Johnstown andGloversville, Rail Road1870 -1984Fulton CountyHistorian 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1415_nine-mile-tree_Gloversville-NY.html
Site of landmark on car-riage road built by SirWm. Johnson. 9 miles fromJohnson Hall, Ft. Johnson& Fish House on SacandagaBicentennialFulton Co. 1975
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1410_who-was-sir-william-johnson_Johnstown-NY.html
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) came from Ireland in 1738 to administer his uncle's lands in the Mohawk Valley. Johnson became a planter, trader, military officer, land speculator, statesman, Indian agent and churchman. He built a store to trade w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM140W_battle-field_Johnstown-NY.html
Battle of Johnstown foughtOct. 25, 1781. Americanforces led by Col. WillettBritish forces under Maj.Ross and Capt. Butler.BicentennialFulton Co. 1975
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13YC_johnson-hall-state-historic-site_Johnstown-NY.html
Sir William Johnson built Johnson Hall in 1763 as the center of a grand estate. He was made a British baronet for his role in the French & Indian Wars, a title his son, John, inherited upon his death in 1774.By December 1775, rebel unrest led John…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13YA_landscaping-johnson-hall_Johnstown-NY.html
New York State purchased Johnson Hall in 1906. At that time, after almost 150 years of changing ownership, only 20 acres remained intact of the original 700+ acre property.The Johnstown Historical Society, trustee of Johnson Hall in the early year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM135Y_in-memory-of-sir-william-johnson-baronet_Johnstown-NY.html
A man of strong character. A colossal pioneer. One of the greatest men of his time. Sole superintendent and faithful friend of the Six Nations and their Allies. Their Warragiyaey. Founder of Johnstown. He established here the first free school in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12X4_johnson-hall-1763_Pittsford-NY.html
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), Indian trader, statesman, diplomat and colonial empire builder. In 1763 he built Johnson Hall, the center of his estate and the scene of many Indian conferences.
Coming from Ireland in 1738, Johnson traded with…