Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The King’s Highway
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2018
1. The King’s Highway Marker
First road between Albany and Schenectady c. 1663.Erected 1975 by Pine Bush Historic Preservation Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1663.
Location. 42° 46.283′ N, 73° 54.777′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Road and McDonald Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Kings Road. Marker is on southeastern corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12304, 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. A different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The King's Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De (approx. 0.9 miles away); Issac J. Truax Tavern (approx. 1½ miles away); Truax Burial Grounds (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 2 miles
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2006
2. The King’s Highway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
