Historical Marker

Town Of Potsdam

On E. Side Of Nys 11 At S. Edge Of Village · Potsdam, Town Of, New York · St. Lawrence

Inscription

One Of Ten Towns Of 1787. Bought By Clarkson Family With Others, 1802. Settled By Benj. Raymond, Land Agent, 1803. Town Established 1806.

AddressOn E. Side Of Nys 11 At S. Edge Of Village

CityPotsdam, Town Of, New York

De Peyster, Town Of, New York, NY

Maj. Gen. Newton Martin Curtis 1835–1910 And Legislator, Who Rendered Distinguished Service During The Civil War

Hopkinton, Town Of, New York, NY

In Reb. 1814, British Troops Raided This Village Seizing 300 Barrels Of Flour Of U.s. Gov. And Stored In Barns Of Col. Hopkins Near Brook

Hopkinton, Town Of, New York, NY

To Sackets Harbor War 1812 First Frame House Opposite Built 1806 By Town Founder Roswell Hopkins, Col. In Rev. War, Sec.

Massena, Town Of, New York, NY

First Settlement It Massena Began In 1792.

Massena, Town Of, New York, NY

First School In Massena, Built 1803 Located On Water Street, 191 Feet From This Corner.