Sheridan Hollow in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Herman Melville
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 21, 2008
1. Herman Melville Marker - Albany, NY
Studied and Worked During
Formative Years in Albany
1830 - 1838. Family Home at
3 Clinton Square 1834-1838
Erected 1953 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 42° 39.223′ N, 73° 45.022′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Sheridan Hollow. Marker is on Orange Street near North Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is posted at the edge of a garden plot at the intersection of Orange & North Pearl Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clinton Square (a few steps from this marker); First Church in Albany (Reformed) (a few steps from this marker); Patroon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); B. Lodge & Company (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Mourned (about 600 feet away); United Traction Company Building (about 600 feet away); Albany Pump Station (about 800 feet away); Railroads (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 21, 2008
2. Herman Melville Marker
The former Melville home is the one directly behind the marker in this photo.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, March 21, 2008
3. Herman Melville House Plaque
This Historic Albany Foundation Inc. plaque is mounted to the right of the main entrance.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 21, 2008
4. Herman Melville House
The Melville House in the on the left. The establishment to the right of McGeary's is called the Melville Mug.
Library of Congress
5. Herman Melville
Died September 28, 1891 (aged 72) in New York City
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,986 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
