Duanesburg in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Esperance Witch
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
1. Esperance Witch Marker
After the marker unveiling ceremony guests get an opportunity for photos and a closer look.
French Settler Accused Of
Witchcraft By New England
Settlers. Killed By Silver
Bullet Shot Through Her Window
Erected 2017 by New York Folklore Society, William G. Pomeroy Foundation, The Esperance Historical Society. (Marker Number 26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 42° 45.642′ N, 74° 15.269′ W. Marker is in Duanesburg, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) and Old Highway 30 (County Road 157), on the right when traveling west on Western Turnpike. Heading west, the marker is roadside just before the bridge that crosses the Schoharie Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Esperance NY 12066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Presbyterian Church Esperance, NY (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chocolate Jumbles
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Also see . . . Esperance witch earns her place in history. Times-Journal website entry (Submitted on December 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
2. Esperance Witch Marker
The Marker is waiting to be unveiled.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
3. Esperance Witch Marker Dedication
The Esperance Witch Legends & Lore marker was unveiled and dedicated on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
4. Esperance Witch Marker
The Mayor of the Village of Esperance, Charles Johnston, gets the honor of unveiling the Esperance Witch marker.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
5. Esperance Witch Marker
A group photo of everyone who attended the dedication ceremony, just prior to the reception at the Esperance Historical Museum.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
6. Esperance Witch Display at the Esperance Historical Museum
A short distance away from the Esperance Witch marker, across the Schoharie Creek and within the Village of Esperance, is the Esperance Historical Museum. The museum, located in an 1878 schoolhouse on Church Street has a display about the Esperance Witch, which is seen here.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2017
7. Esperance Witch Display at the Esperance Historical Museum
the
Esperance
Witch
a poor soul
shot and killed by a
silver bullet
in the belief
that she was a
witch
Name Unknown But To God
May She
Rest in Peace
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 4,520 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on October 30, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 1, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
