Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
America's First Shaker Settlement
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. America's First Shaker Settlement Marker
Shaker Heritage Society
Museum and Gift Shop
Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 44.479′ N, 73° 48.802′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Heritage Lane (New York State Route 151) and Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling south on Heritage Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shaker Church Family Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creamery (1856) (about 500 feet away); Brethren's Workshop (1822) (about 500 feet away); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (about 500 feet away); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (about
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. America's First Shaker Settlement Marker
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District on the Shaker Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Unknown, undated
3. Photo of America's First Shaker Settlement
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
