Upper Red Hook A Historic Hamlet-Red Hook NY
If you love history Upper Red Hook is a very interesting hamlet. Take for example, the Thomas House - this home has been around since the 1700's and was used in 1777 as a command post during the Revolutionary war, to keep track of the British Army; unfortunately the British did manage to burn portions of Red Hook as well as the Livingston Mansion in neighboring Clermont.
THOMAS HOUSE UPPER RED HOOK
Can you imagine these walls survived the fire of 1777 - Livingston Mansion on the grounds of Clermont State Park.
So how did Upper Red Hook get its name? I have been told it has nothing to do with the area now called Red Hook. Upper Red Hook was located 3 miles uphill from the Hudson River and from the Tivoli Landing which was formerly Red Hook Landing.
Upper Red Hook consists of Old Post Road, Pitcher Lane , Starbarrack Road, part of Spring Lake Road and several other small streets. The area back then was a vibrant community, and Old Post Road was the major road to get to Albany. I recently spoke to one resident who has lived in the area for over 50 years and she pointed out that the area used to have two grocery stores, a butcher shop, a bakery, a harness shop, a post office, a school as well as a couple of taverns. I am pretty sure this was an area where George Washington slept.
How the area has changed. All the shops are gone as well as the post office and school. On Old Post Road you will find several eyebrow colonial homes. All of the homes are close to the road which is not a surprise considering when the hamlet was formed. Since preservation is a big issue here, keep in mind that if you are buying a home in this area there is a hamlet committee you will need to talk to before making certain changes on your property. This includes even putting up a fence on your property because they would like to preserve the historic nature of the area.
Not all of Upper Red Hook looks like Old Post Road; on Pitcher Lane you will find more open space and Grieg Farm the farm where I pick my blueberries.
Barn at Greig Farm home to Gigi Market and Alison Winery- Upper Red Hook
At the moment there are several homes available for sale in Upper Red Hook, ranging from a small farm house to a million dollar home. If you are considering a move to Red Hook click the blue box to start your search.
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Jennifer, I always love your history stories about your area. In our area a home that as built in the 1960's is considered OLD.
Marchel that is one thing I appreciate about the area, everyday there is something new to discover. I am glad you find these post interesting.
Jennifer,
That's a great historic home and the area seems pretty good, I love these kind homes it makes you feel to transport through the time ! :) I would say a time machine !
Hi Jennifer... the stone walls from the Livingston Mansion are cool. I love relics of an earlier time!
Jennifer: the Thomas house has so much character. Cool home with so much history.
Now I feel like having some blueberries!
Jennifer,
What great photos! Your posts continue to amaze me the way you showcase your community through the centuries.
Jennifer, I love your posts about historic homes in your area. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer there is no doubt tons of great histrory surrounding the Red Hook area. You do a great job looking back at the past.
This looks like another place in America that I have to visit
Jennifer -- you have done an excellent job introducing us to Red Hook. What a great piece of history. I had no idea. The photos are a great complement to your comentary. Very nicely done.
Jennifer, your posts really are wonderful. Thank you for sharing the rich history of the Mid Hudson Valley with us.
Jennifer, I love to visit this area, it does remind me of my town. Old homes have so much character...
Jennifer, This area sounds as if would be a great place to live or visit. Historical places soon become places of the heart.