Glenville in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beukendaal. 1748
Beechdale. DeGraff House
Where 40 Schenectady
Militia Fought Off French-
Indian Raiding Party
Town of
Glenville
Erected by Town of Glenville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
Location. 42° 51.184′ N, 73° 58.754′ W. Marker is in Glenville, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on Sacandaga Road (New York State Route 157), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 Sacandaga Road, Schenectady NY 12302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Beukendaal Battle (here, next to this marker); Sacandaga Road (here, next to this marker); Site of a Tavern (approx. half a mile away); Pre-Columbian Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Maalwyck (approx. 1.6 miles away); Canal Aqueduct (approx. 1.7 miles away); Plotter Kill Aqueduct (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Movable Dam at Lock 8 (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.
Also see . . . History of the Mohawk Valley: Gateway to the West 1614-1925 Chapter 39: Battle of Beukendaal. This is the Schenectady County, New York History and Genealogy website. (Submitted on July 2, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Battle of Beukendaal
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.