Old Chatham is a
hamlet
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in the northeastern quadrant of the town of
Chatham, located in
Columbia County,
New York
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, United States. It is one of the earliest settlements in the town and was originally named Chatham.
The center of Old Chatham is marked by a few businesses around the intersection of the Albany Turnpike and County Rt. 13. These businesses include the United States Post Office for area code 12136, the Old Chatham Country Store (which includes a cafe/restaurant), and Jackson's Old Chatham House (another restaurant). The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company is also located in Old Chatham.
The Wilbor House, also known as The Thompson Farm, was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 1997.
Old Chatham is also the headquarters o
Blass Communications The town hosts a parade and sing-along that attracts over 1,000 people annually.
References
External links
Businesses and attractions
Blass Communications- Worldwide Branding & Marketing Communications
Old Chatham Sheepherding Company*
Shaker Museum and Library
Old Chatham Country Store*
Powell House - Quaker conference and retreat center
Organizations and activities
Old Chatham Hunt ClubOld Chatham Quakers
Hamlets in New York (state)
Hamlets in Columbia County, New York
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