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

Site of Main Entrance to Old Capitol

Erected 1806

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 6, 2013

1. Site of Main Entrance to Old Capitol Marker

Inscription. Gen. Lafayette was received here 1824 The remains of President Lincoln and many other prominent men, lay in state here. The State Library was adjoining and with Capitol, demolished 1883. Fronting on this park stood Congress Hall, famous for its distinguished guests. Daniel Webster addressed citizens from its steps 1844 Bi-Centennial Tablet 1886

Erected 1886.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 42° 39.093′ N, 73° 45.362′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from State Street near Eagle Street. Marker is set into concrete block set into the ground. It is very easy to miss. The setting is the East side of the NYS Capitol Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Philip Henry Sheridan Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Frederick (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Frederick (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Lincoln in Albany (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuyler Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); NYS Capitol & Albany City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Frederick (within shouting distance of this marker); The King's Highway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

View of Capitol Building from angle similar to marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 6, 2013

2. View of Capitol Building from angle similar to marker

Concrete Marker is set into can be seen at the lower left corner of this image.

Capitol Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 6, 2013

3. Capitol Building

Largely unobstructed view of the "New" capitol. The statue is Philip Sheridan

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.