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

Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

1. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker

Inscription.
John I. 1804-1861
Congressman, abolitionist
Champion of the Homestead Act

Erected by Evonne Lutkus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics.

Location. 42° 37.739′ N, 73° 51.955′ W. Marker is in Slingerlands, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) and Kenwood Road ( Route 140), on the left when traveling west on New Scotland Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slingerlands NY 12159, 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 one

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mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Slingerland Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Slingerlands Train Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albert Slingerland House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Andrew Conning (approx. half a mile away); Slingerlands National Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Burial Site of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (approx. 0.9 miles away); LaGrange Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Slingerlands.

Also see . . .
1. John I. Slingerland. (Submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Homestead Acts. (Submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. The Slingerland Family Burial Vault. Detailed information provided by those who have worked "to secure, restore and maintain the property." It includes information on the reconstruction of the vault, the vault's inhabitants, the memorial markers, and the Slingerland family.

Tucked away off New Scotland Road, behind the former Mangia property, in the hamlet of Slingerlands,
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 17, 2019

2. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker
NY is the Slingerland Family Burial Vault.

This historic treasure, a monument to one of Bethlehem’s most prominent families, has fallen into disrepair. The Friends of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault is dedicated to secure, restore and maintain the property.

(Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York.)

Additional keywords. Western Migration

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

3. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.