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

On This Site

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019

1. On This Site Marker

Inscription. The first house of worship in Troy was erected 1792 by the First Presbyterian Church. Present church built 1832

Erected 1932 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 42° 43.735′ N, 73° 41.59′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on Congress Street (New York State Route 2) near First Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cohoes NY 12047, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Ward World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emma Hart Willard (about 300 feet away); Rensselaer County's First Courthouse (about 300 feet away); French House (about 500 feet away); Uncle Sam (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019

2. On This Site Marker

Emma Willard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019

3. Emma Willard

Emma Willard founded Russell Sage on the site of this church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.