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Claverack, NY 12513

Columbia County

Local Government

Town of Claverack

Town Hall

Church Street

Mellenville NY 12544 

(518) 672-7911

The Town of Claverack incorporates one of the most picturesque areas of the Hudson Valley. With its significant creeks and their tributaries surrounded by rolling hills, rural pasture, elegant estates and historic homes, the Town of Claverack affords its residents of a truly unique natural beauty and magnificent vista at every turn. Gentle nestled between the Hudson River to its west and the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts to its east, the Town of Claverack has it all.

The Town of Claverack, includes the Village of Philmont

The name Claverack is a Dutch term, signifying a clover reach or field and, according to one tradition, was applied by Henry Hudson during his voyage up river in 1609 when the explorer noted vast fields of white clover covering the landscape.

Brick Tavern – A hamlet in the northwest corner of the town.

Churchtown – A hamlet on the south town line.

Claverack – The hamlet of Claverack is in the western part of the town.

Hollowville – A hamlet southeast of Claverack village.

Martindale – A hamlet by the east town line, by the Taconic State Parkway.

Mellenville – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, west of Philmont.

Philmont – The Village of Philmont in the northeast part of the town.

Red Mills – A location east of Claverack village.

Upper Hollowville – A hamlet between Hollowville and Martindale.

New York State Police

Claverack 518-851-3111

Claverack Library

629 Route 23B Box 417
Claverack, NY 12513
518.851.7120 
The Claverack Library was founded in 1891.

Historic Places

Town History
Today the Town of Claverack is still relatively undeveloped. It retains many architectural reminders of the various periods of its history.

More History, Rt 9
Erected 1788, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, other prominent lawyers tried cases here. Martin Van Buren admitted to bar here. Court moved to Hudson in 1805. 

Timeline of Claverack, 1600-2009

Points of Interest

The Columbia county seat was originally at Claverack, but moved to Hudson in 1805, where it is today.

The Taconic State Parkway passes through the town.

 
Taconic Regional Park Police
Lake Taghkanic Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-7500

Restaurants

Carlucci Catering
Po Box 420
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 392-3663

Lodging

Union Street Guest House

349 Union Street

Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-0958

Description:: An 1830's Greek Revival House with private Guest Suites within walking distance of Hudson's world class antique shops and great restaurants.

Yorkshire Motel
Route 23
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-7050

Businesses

Claverack Food Mart

US Route 9 H

Claverack, NY 12513

(518) 851-9164

Columbia Golf & Country Club

295 Route 217

PO Box 77

Claverack, NY 12513

518-851-9195

Description:: Private member owned 18-hole course. Spectacular views. Membership openings. Newly renovated clubhouse. Full service Pro-Shop and dining facilities. Located just 6 miles from Hudson, NY.

Christina's Housekeeping

Email: rtomlin@mhcable.com

PO Box 832

Claverack, NY 12513

518 851-3256

Residential and Commercial Cleaning done your way !! Low Rates CALL Address:

Columbia Tractor, Inc.

841 ROUTE 9H

CLAVERACK, 12513

518-828-1781

518-828-2173 fax

Description: Tractor & equipmemt sales - Case - IH - Kubota - Kawasaki - Husqvrna

Crosswise Communications, Inc.

P. O. Box 501

Claverack, NY 12513

518-312-3862

James Depagnier

PO Box 110

Claverack, NY 12513

518 851-7111

518 851-3500 fax

Halstead Property Hudson Valley

315 Warren Street

Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-0181

Description:: Halstead in Columbia County. Service and integrity are the integral basics upon which Halstead was built. We continue to operate on the cutting edge of technology but our most valuable tool has always been and will always remain our humanity as individuals and the 600 plus person family we have become. Halstead's focus has always been on meeting the needs of each individual who entrust us to serve them. Halstead has built one of NY's most successful Independent Company's on a foundation combining integrity with expertise.We are commited to aligning our goal with yours: to achieve the best possible result in your purchase or sale of New York Real Estate.

Tomlin's Odd Job Service

PO Box 832

Claverack, NY 12513-0832

518 851-3256

email: rtomlin@mhcable.com

Description: Snow Plowing, hauling, yard cleanup and any odd job you can think of

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