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

Josias Swart Homestead

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 26, 2019

1. Josias Swart Homestead Marker

Inscription. Called the sixth flat, Josias Swart, b. 1653, received a deed from the Trustees of Schenectady August 5, 1713

Erected 1938 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1713.

Location. 42° 53.194′ N, 74° 3.027′ W. Marker is near Glenville, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 5 and Johnson Road, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 5. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12302, 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 2 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vedder Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lock 25 (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Notable Home (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Church in Glenville (approx. 1½ miles away); Hoffmans Ferry (approx. 1½ miles away); Empire State Trail (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wolf Hollow (approx. 1.7 miles away); Brick House (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.

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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 26, 2019

2. Josias Swart Homestead

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.