Fultonham is a

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, United States. Fultonham is located within the historic Schoharie Valley. Fultonham is positioned between Breakabeen and Middleburgh.

Early history

The town of Fulton was colonized by the British in the early 18th Century. The hamlet of Fultonham grew out of this and became a minor station in Schoharie County. Governor William C. Bouck lived as a farmer on

Bouck's Island Bouck's Island is a farm near Breakabeen, New York within the town of Fulton, Schoharie County, New York near Fultonham, New York. Bouck's Island was the home of former New York governor William C. Bouck. Congressman Joseph Bouck was born on Bouc ...

near Fultonham. His son and brother who both served in the US Congress, also lived in Fultonham. Revolutionary War hero Timothy Murphy lived outside of Fultonham. Murphy is best remembered for killing British General Frasier during the Battle of Saratoga.

Today

Franklinton is a Hamlet in Middleburgh as you go up Gates Hill Fultonham is just several miles south of

Vroman's Nose Vroman's Nose is a prominent geological feature in the town of Fulton (near Middleburgh), in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is among the more popular hiking sites in upstate New York and is of significant historical note. Disco ...

. This general area, along Route 30 is known as an excellent biking area.

Notable people

Joseph Bouck Joseph Bouck (July 22, 1788 – March 30, 1858) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York serving one term from 1831 to 1833. Biography Born on Bouck's Island, near Fultonham, New York, Bouck attended the rural school ...

, US Congressman. * Timothy Murphy, Revolutionary War hero.

References

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