- Fultonham, New York
Fultonham is a hamlet in Fulton, Schoharie County,
New York ,United States . Fultonham is located within the historic Schoharie Valley.Fultonham is positioned between Breakabeen and Middleburgh.
Early History
The town of Fulton was colonized by the British in the early 18th Century. The hamlet of Fultonham grew out of this and became a minor station in Schoharie County.
Governor
William C. Bouck lived as a farmer onBouck's Island near Fultonham. His son and brother who both served in the US Congress, also lived in Fultonham.Revolutionary War hero Timothy Murphy lived outside of Fultonham. Murphy is best remembered for killing British General Frasier during the Battle of Saratoga.
Today
Fultonham is a special location within Schoharie County, being the home of the famous
Old Blenheim Bridge . This bridge is the longest covered single-span bridge in the world. [ [http://www.historylite.com/search/arch/ HistoryLite.Com - Search - History Uploads by Members ] ]In Fultonham is also the NY Power Authority's dam that provides power to many residents of New York.
Fultonham is just several miles south of
Vroman's Nose . This general area, along Route 30 is known as an excellent biking area.Notable residents
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Joseph Bouck , US Congressman.
*Timothy Murphy , Revolutionary War hero.References
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