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

Union College

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 25, 2006

1. Union College Marker

Inscription. Charter granted 1795
Present North and South
College buildings erected
1813-14 from plans
by Jacques Ramee

Erected 1967.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 42° 48.913′ N, 73° 55.966′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and Nott Terrace, on the right when traveling west on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, 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 walking distance of this marker: Mother Of Fraternities (here, next to this marker); John Howard Payne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walnut Grove (about 400 feet away); Nott Terrace High School (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary Hospital & Continental Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Nott Terrace High School (approx. ¼ mile away); Nott Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Regarding Union College. Union College was the first non-denominational college in the

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United States. Union has many distinguished alumni including Chester Arthur, 21st President, William Seward, State of State under Lincoln, many congressmen, and presidents and founders of other universities. Jimmy Carter attended graduate school in the 1950’s. George Westinghouse- inventor of the air brake -attended Union for a semester.

Also see . . . Union College (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 28, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 28, 2018

2. Union College Marker

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 2, 2026

3. Union College Marker

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 2, 2026

4. Union College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on December 28, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.