• The Forgotten New York State Historical Marker: John Dean Rock in Hawthorne, NY

    By Published On: February 18th, 2024Categories: In The Military, Military, Places: Mount Pleasant, Places: Philipsburg, Surname: Yerks

    Who Was John Dean? John Dean was a youngster in the town of Mount Pleasant, NY before the American Revolution. His family’s farm sat squarely in the middle of what was known as the Neutral Zone. Like many from the area, John was forced to take a side. He clearly chose the side of being