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Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Schenectady
 
Schenectady Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012
1. Schenectady Marker
 
Inscription. Founded in the Wilderness Beyond Feudal Control Inherits the Spirit of Liberty And Progress * Here Our Forefathers Established A College Free From Sectarianism * They Helped to Develop The Steam Railroad and Inland Water Transportation That Carry Throught Her Gates the Commerce Of Our Nation **** In Places of Business In Workshop and Laboratory Her Citizens Still Labor To Promote the Advancement of Civilization*
 
Erected by City of Schenectady .
 
Location. 42° 48.846′ N, 73° 56.372′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on Jay Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Jay Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Schenectady (here, next to this marker); Ellis Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Schenectady Police Department (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Schenectady's Little Italy (about 800 feet away); Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary Hospital & Continental Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockade Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); West College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Schenectady.
 
Schenectady City Hall Photo, Click for full size
By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012
2. Schenectady City Hall
The Schenectady marker is at the top of the steps, between the pillars, to the left of the central doorway.
 
 
Schenectady City Hall Photo, Click for full size
By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012
3. Schenectady City Hall
 
 
Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower Photo, Click for full size
By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012
4. Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 82 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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