South End-Groesbeckville Historic District in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Uncle Dan
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2025
1. Uncle Dan Marker
One Second Avenue birthplace of Daniel P. O'Connell November 13, 1885. Albany Democratic leader 1923 to 1977.
Erected 1986 by Albany Tricentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 1885.
Location. 42° 38.215′ N, 73° 45.617′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District. It is at the intersection of South Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) and Second Avenue, on the right on South Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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: Cherry Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Benjamin Lattimore (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln Park (approx. half a mile away); Trade Partners Along the Hudson (approx. 0.6 miles away); U.S.S. Slater (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Regarding Uncle Dan. Daniel Patrick "Dan" O'Connell (November 13, 1885 February 28, 1977)
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Daniel P. O'Connell Is Dead at 91; Old‐Time Albany Democratic Boss. New York Times obituary; March 1, 1977 (Submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Daniel P. O'Connell. Wikipedia website entry (Submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Daniel Patrick Dan O'Connell listing on Find-A-Grave. (Submitted on June 13, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019
2. Uncle Dan Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2025
3. Uncle Dan Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019
4. Uncle Dan Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019
5. Uncle Dan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on June 13, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
