Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Paine
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. John Paine Marker
cemetery association, and
until his death Feb. 7, 1852.
To his ready decision and
untiring energy, the fortunate
selection of the grounds,
and firm establishment of
the cemetery are largely due.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1852.
Location. 42° 45.213′ N, 73° 40.703′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. Marker is on 101st Street east of 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Just north of the Oakwood Cemetery Office, Troy NY 12180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakwood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel & Crematorium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Henry Freeman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Third Street Burial Grounds, 1824 (approx. half a mile away); George Henry Thomas (approx. half a mile away); San Francisco Giants (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Also see . . .
1. Oakwood Cemetery: Our History
this page online
2. John Paine. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. "Charles Calverley (1833-1914): Stone cutter to acclaimed sculptor". Time Union article, by Paul Grondahl; Dec. 5, 2013 (Submitted on March 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. John Paine Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
3. John Paine Bust
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
4. John Paine Bust Sculptor's Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
