Shookville Church Dedicated 1834 June 7 was cofounded by brothers Jacob and Peter Shook on land donated by Jacob. Founding Document Scanned at: Record Room Dutchess County Clerk 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY on 2022 July 1.
A ceremony for the unveiling of the Jacob Shook historical marker will take place at the Shookville Church & Cemetery at 103 Shookville Road in Milan, New York on Saturday July 23rd at 10:00am.
Jacob Shook (28 November 1779 - 11 April 1862) signed the origination documents for the town of Milan. He was Milan's Second Supervisor, postmaster, and served in the Dutchess County Militia from 1811 through 1816.
In 1833, he and his brother Peter founded the Shookville Church and Cemetery. This historical marker is made possible through the William Pomeroy Foundation and was granted after thorough and important research done by Bonnie Wood, who is a descendant of prominent Milan citizens.
For additional information, contact Victoria LoBrutto, Milan Historian at milannyhistory@gmail.com.
