Historical Marker
Welcome to Beacon
Historical marker location:
1146 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Wolcott Avenue (New York State Route 9D) and Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Wolcott Avenue.)
New York State was home to several utopian communities in the 19th century, including the Oneida Community in central New York, which practiced communal living and free love, and the Shakers, who were known for their furniture and craftsmanship.