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Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site

Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site is a historic place in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000510.

Kinderhook, Columbia County, New YorkListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000510★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site?

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is a unit of the United States National Park Service in Columbia County, New York, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the village of Kinderhook, 125 miles (201 km) north of New York City and 20 miles (32 km) south of Albany. The National Historic Site preserves the Lindenwald estate owned by Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States. Van Buren purchased the 36-room mansion during his presidency in 1839, and it became his home and farm from his leaving office in 1841 until his death in 1862.

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Listing details

Name
Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site
City
Kinderhook
County
Columbia County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000510
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36977, -73.70386
When was Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site located?

Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site is located in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York at approximately 42.36977, -73.70386. See the map above.

Is Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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