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| Not numbered. | Herkimer County | Visited: May 11, 2016 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque by a bridge spanning East Canada Creek! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Brockett’s Bridge (1829-1892) gave its name to this village on the military road. A hotel, post office, and liberty pole were nearby.
OTHER TIDBITS: This was a village of many patrons! Originally named Green’s Bridge after a fellow named Green built a bridge here in 1805, the town renamed themselves in 1826 to honor their first postmaster, Zephi Brockett! That name changed a third and final time to Dolgeville when piano manufacturer, Alfred Dolge, came to town and offered to build a factory there if the town would change their name in his honor! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 899 N Main St Dolgeville, NY 13329 Annotations: From Albany: ~71mi (115km) — 1.2hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |