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

The King’s Highway

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 18, 2006

1. The King’s Highway Marker

Inscription. First road from Albany ended here at Schenectady south gate

Erected 1975 by Pine Brush Historic Preservation Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 42° 48.907′ N, 73° 56.764′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of State Street (New York State Route 5) and Ferry Street, on the right on State 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: South Gate of Stockade (a few steps

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from this marker); First Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady (about 400 feet away); Court House - City Hall - Board of Education (about 500 feet away); The Military Barracks / Folkie A. and Jane H. Ryley House (about 500 feet away); Schenectady Academy (about 500 feet away); Nicholas Van DeBogart House (about 500 feet away); Yates House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Regarding The King’s Highway. The route of the highway is traced by a set of historic markers along King’s Road in Schenectady and Albany Counties ending at the Capital Place in downtown Albany.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2019

2. The King’s Highway Marker

State Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2019

3. State Street

Looking east from marker. State Street follows the old road path for some blocks. The highway turned southeast at present day Albany Street (near the spire in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.