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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21XM_port-jackson_Peru-NY.html
Est. by Robt. Platt ca. 1820 This busy Lake Champlain port was an important transportation hub for both people and goods during the 1800's.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21XL_robert-platt-home_Peru-NY.html
Robt. Platt, Mem. NYS Assembly 1814-15, built this home in 1809 on 700 acres given by his father, Zephaniah, founder of Plattsburgh.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21W2_gilliland-cemetery_Plattsburgh-NY.html
First burials were in 1810. Cemetery ground donated by Henry and Abigail Gilliland to the Port Gilliland community in 1848.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21W1_friswell-patent_Plattsburgh-NY.html
2000 acres settled in 1766 by William Gilliland (1734-1796) first named Janesborough, later Port Gilliland. A port for lake shipped goods c. 1820-1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21W0_blast-furnace_Plattsburgh-NY.html
Erected in 1809 by Alfred Keith. First on Lake Champlain in northern NY State. Operated by Keith 1809-1822, Jacob Sax 1822 until destroyed by the flood of 1830.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21VZ_possession-house_Plattsburgh-NY.html
Site of first home raised by a European settler in the Town of Plattsburgh and Clinton County. Erected September 10-13, 1766 by William Gilliland (1734-1796).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21VY_sax-house_Plattsburgh-NY.html
Erected c. 1820 by Jacob Sax. Sax family home c. 1820-1832, William Gilliland III (1812-1886) family 1845-1880, Day family 1881-1958.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21VX_battle-of-valcour_Peru-NY.html
11 October 1776. Across this strait a small colonial fleet fought the British to a standstill causing a 3 day running conflict that delayed the British advance to divide the colonies. This action allowed time for the Americans to rebuild their for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21LR_david-mayos-sail-ferry_Rouses-Point-NY.html
Near Site of David Mayo's sail ferry, 1805. Crossed Lake Champlain from the foot of Champlain St. to Windmill Point, Alburgh, VT.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21LH_caldwell-mine-site_Saranac-NY.html
Caldwell Mine Site—1841. Supplied ore to forges along river & to Standish. Bowen-Williams operated 1863. 1871—A. Williams & C.O.&I.
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