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

E. & S. Wilson – Brick Manufactory

Photographed By Steve Stoessel

1. E. & S. Wilson Brick Manufactory Marker

Inscription. In February, 1789, Samuel "Uncle Sam" and Ebenezer Wilson set out from Mason, N.H. on foot and headed for Troy, N.Y., a new settlement with opportunities for prosperity. By summer, using the clay deposits found on the west slope of Mount Ida, the brothers established E. & S. Wilson, a handmade brick making business.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1789.

Location. 42° 43.629′ N, 73° 41.207′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. Marker is on Ferry Street (New York State Route 2) near Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy NY 12180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Uncle Sam” Wilson’s Home (here, next to this marker); Wilson Farmhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liberty Street Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); History of 1819 Fifth Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emma Hart Willard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Ward World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. Peter Havermans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 36 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.