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

The King’s Highway

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2006

1. The King’s Highway Marker

Inscription. The route of the King’s Highway. George Washington rode over this road to Schenectady in 1786

Erected 1975 by Pine Bush Historic Preservation Project.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 42° 44.715′ N, 73° 53.786′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Kings Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12303, 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 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

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are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Truax Burial Grounds (approx. half a mile away); Issac J. Truax Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.6 miles away); Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De (approx. 1.8 miles away); Route of The King’s Highway (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2018

2. The King’s Highway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on December 18, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.