Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schenectady

Photographed 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 .

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine.

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Jay Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Site of Schenectady (here, next to this marker); Ellis Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of the African Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenectady Police Department (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady's Little Italy

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(about 800 feet away); Schenectady ALCO War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rest Here for the Night (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Schenectady City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

3. Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

4. Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 12 times this year. 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.