17 Creepy Hudson Valley Legends and Lore

Have you ever seen one of those sign markers on the side of the road and wondered what they were?

Typically they're historical markers, but there are a few different categories from cemeteries to historical trails.

Did you know there is a category of historical markers that focus on local legends and lore?

What is the William G. Pomeroy Foundation?

Those historical markers you see are part of the The William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

This organization is has 2 main focuses.

According to their website, they are "committed to supporting the celebration and preservation of community history." Additionally, the foundation also works to improve the "probability of finding appropriate donor matches or other life-saving treatments for blood cancer patients."

Since 2008, they've helped organize hundreds of bone marrow drives and registered more than 30,000 people.

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation launched their first sign program called The New York State Historic Roadside Marker Gran Program, in 2006. Since then, they've funded over 2,600 markers in 49 states.

17 Creepy Legend and Lore Historical Markers Across the Hudson Valley

Along with the historical markers, they've added markers that have a bit more lore to them.

The Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program is "designed to promote cultural tourism and commemorate legends and folklore as part of our heritage."

Legend and Lore markers are filed under 3 categories: Folktale "Fictional stories passed down about people or events not proven to have existed. Legends "Stories passed down that are popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable." and Folklife "Traditions such as music, skills, crafts, and events passed along within a community. Often involving real people* that can be verified with primary sources."

We found 17 Legends & Lore markers across the Hudson Valley that are kind of creepy and definitely unique. Check them out below:

17 Unique, and kind of Creepy, Legends & Lore Hudson Valley Historical Markers

Have you ever wondered what those historical markers on the side of the road say? Did you know there are a handful in the Hudson Valley that focus on local legends and lore? Take a close look at some of these unique historical markers across the region.

Gallery Credit: Jess

Recent Historical Markers Added to the Hudson Valley

Back in June a group of local high school students submitted a form for Millerton born Eddie Collings to receive a historical marker.

Collins is regarded as one of the greatest second basemen in Major League Baseball history and played for the White Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics between 1906 to 1930.

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Source: 17 Kind of Creepy, Legends & Lore Hudson Valley Historical Markers