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Clermont State Historic Site: Off Rt 9G; Country estate of the Livingston family from 1730 to 1962; River views. Restored mansion, formal gardens, carriage trails, picnic site overlooking the river. Grounds open year-round 8:30 a.m. to sunset. House open April-Oct. Call for seasonal hours and fee schedule.; 518-537-4240

Clermont, the Livingston House (1830's) the home and 400 acres were purchased by the State of NY in 1974, known as the Clermont State Historic Site

The Bouwerie. Buckwheat Bridge Rd., built in 1762, is an example of 18th century regional vernacular architecture. It is known, too, for its association with the Ten Broeck family, an early and prominent butch Colonial family in Clermont. Painstakingly restored by Mr. & Mrs. C.C.

Townsend, the house is now owned by Mr. & Mrs. Edward O'Neal. Old Parsonage. Buckwheat Bridge Rd., built in 1867. is an example of picturesque cottage residential architecture and is significant for its association with St. Luke's Church. Now owned by Barbara McAdams & Cynthia Martin.

St. Luke's Church, Rte. 9, built in 1867, is a one-story Gothic Revival frame church, designed by architect Richard Upjohn.

Thomas Broadhead House. Rte. 9 and Buckwheat Bridge Rd., built about 1795, was built of brick by the Clermont physician for which it is named. The house, known as the brick house, was built of bricks made on the grounds. Now owned and being restored by Hazaros Tabakoglu.

Hickory Hill, Buckwheat Bridge Rd., built about 1859, was associated with the family of Dr. Richard Wilson, himself a close associate of Chancellor Robert R. Livingston of Clermont. Later owned by Capt. E.L.

Tinklepaugh, now owned by the Wm. Munro family.

Clermont Academy, Rte. 9, built in 1834. was the earliest public building in the town and was built on land donated by Edward P. Livingston. The academy became a public school in 1855. Coons House, Rte. 9-G. is a two-story Greek Revival style building, and is the only example of a fully developed temple in the town.

Clarkson Chapel. Rte. 9-G, built in 1860, is a one-story Gothic Revival wood frame church. Levinus Clarkson, who was married to the daughter of Lt. Gov. Edward P. Livingston, had the chapel built.

"The Stone Jug" (1757). Typical Dutch House, one of the oldest houses in Clermont.

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Clermont Academy: I am trying to find any information on the school in Clermont NY. I and my older brother attended what I beleive is now called the Academy. It was a public school and classes were in the room on the left of the enterance. I remember first through sixgrades were in that one room . The years I am referring to are 1940-42. I also recall the bell rope in the hallway that would ring the bell to indicate recess was over. I also had a photo taken of the whole school classes (maybe 12 students) and the teacher. I remember twin girls, Diane and Doreen in the picture.I have since misplaced the photo. Is there any records of classes being held there? I remember living at Luther Smith's house on the road to Germantown, and Ben Websters farm house not far from the school. Any information you can furnish or any contacts with more info would be greatly appreciated. My name is Ronald Geary and my Brothers name is Dwayne. I am 70 years old and he is 72. I now live in Perry, Ga. Thank you very much, Ron

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