Staats House, Stone colonial house near Stockport, United States.
The Staats House is a stone colonial dwelling near Stockport situated along the Hudson River in Columbia County. Its walls measure approximately 3 feet (1 meter) thick, giving the structure exceptional strength and longevity.
Abraham Staats built this house between 1652 and 1665, making it one of the oldest surviving buildings in the New York region. The structure witnessed early colonial settlement and the conflicts that arose during this period.
The house shows Dutch building styles that early settlers brought to the Hudson River valley. The thick stone walls and solid construction reflect how these communities built to last in their new home.
The location sits in a rural riverside area, so visitors should expect minimal modern amenities in the immediate surroundings. The site is best explored on foot, allowing time to take in the colonial-era landscape and architecture.
The original building was destroyed by Native American tribes, with the tenant killed and his wife taken before it was rebuilt on the same foundation. This dramatic chapter of survival and reconstruction is preserved in the stone walls that still stand today.
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