National Historic Marker Day in Downtown Gloversville

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) is set to participate in National Historic Marker Day. On Friday, April 25th, at 11:00 a.m., Jennifer Donovan and others from Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG) will be cleaning historic markers throughout Downtown Gloversville.

Donovan announced that the cleanup will begin at the Trail Station Park marker located on West Fulton Street.

For those interested in exploring other historical markers in the vicinity, a comprehensive list is available at www.hmdb.org. Donovan highlighted the synergy with other April cleanup initiatives, stating, “With other clean-up days scheduled for April, this offers another engaging way to contribute to our community while also highlighting local history.” The Trail Station Park marker specifically commemorates the former headquarters of the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville (FJ&G) Railroad.

National Historic Marker Day is a grassroots initiative launched by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, a Syracuse-based philanthropic organization.

The aim is to encourage community involvement in the upkeep of local historical markers through cleaning and to foster an appreciation for local history. Further details about National Historic Marker Day can be found at www.wgpfoundation.org. According to the NYS Historic Marker Database, New York State boasts over 12,000 historical markers. Donovan noted that the City of Gloversville is home to several of these markers, including:

• Glove Theatre, 42 N. Main St.: This marker reads, “Glove Theatre … Opened 1914. Hosted movies, music, vaudeville, and civic events, operated by Schine Enterprises 1920-1965. Closed 1971. Reopened 1997. William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2023.”
• Trail Station Park, West Fulton Street: The inscription notes, “Site of the headquarters of the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville, Railroad … 1870 – 1984 … Fulton County Historian 1995.”
• American Legion Post 137, 200 N. Main St.: This marker states, “Post 137 … American Legion Post … Honoring WWI Pvt. Harold Wilmot Est. 1919, Legion House … Built CA. 1930. US Congressman Lucius N. Littauer, Donor. William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2022.”
• Fulton County Museum, 237 Kingsboro Ave.: The marker commemorates the “Site of Kingsborough Academy … Built 1831 … Demolished 1900 … Private School 1831 – 1863 … Public Elementary School 1863 – 1900 … Bicentennial Fulton Co. 1976.”
• Parkhurst Field, 50 Harrison Str.: The inscription reads, “Opened July 12, 1906 … Home of N.Y.S. League Jags … Host to future HOF players, MLB, Negro League, Semi-Pro & Industrial Baseball Teams … Dedicated October 13, 2013.”