Jan Van Loon House, Dutch colonial building in Athens, US.
The Jan Van Loon House at 39 South Washington Street features stone walls and stands at an elevation of 2.8 meters in Athens.
Built in 1706 by Jan Van Loon, a blacksmith and silversmith who purchased the land in 1685 and named the settlement Loonenburg in 1688.
The structure represents early Dutch colonial architecture in New York State, with one original wall remaining from the initial construction period.
The New York State Education Department placed a historical marker outside the house in 1932, making it easy for visitors to identify.
The building holds distinction as one of the oldest structures in New York State, situated within the Athens Lower Village Historic District.
Location: Athens
Inception: 1706
Elevators: 0
Elevation above the sea: 2.8 m
Address: 39 South Washington Street, Athens, NY 12015
GPS coordinates: 42.25733,-73.81182
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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