Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
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The historic schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the real-life inspiration for Washington Irving's Ichabod Crane character, once taught.

📜 Authentic, circa-1850 one-room schoolhouse in Kinderhook, New York, now a seasonal museum.
🔍 Named after Washington Irving's character, inspired by real-life teacher Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character.

Why Go

📚 Explore the literary history of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and folklore🏛️ Visit a well-preserved 19th-century schoolhouse and see its 1930s interior🏫 Learn about 19th-century rural education🌳 Located on the scenic Luykas Van Alen house property🇺🇸 Site dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt

💰 Cost Suggested donation $10; free for children, students, military & CCHS Members.

🕒 Hours Seasonal museum, hours vary.

Tips

📍 Located next to the Luykas Van Alen House.
🏛️ Owned and operated by Columbia County Historical Society.

🅿️ Parking Roadside parking available along Route 9H.

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