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

Historic Loudonville

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 10, 2019

1. Historic Loudonville Marker

Inscription. Once called Ireland's Corners. Named in 1871 for Gen. John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. Commander of His Majesty's forces - French & Indian Wars

Erected by Historical Soc. Town of Colonie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 42° 42.295′ N, 73° 45.296′ W. Marker is in Loudonville, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Old Niskayuna Road and Osborne Road (New York State Route 378), on the right when traveling north on Old Niskayuna Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12211, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Loudonville (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Loudonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loudon Green Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); General Henry Knox (about 300 feet away); Old Turner Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Albany Rural Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Chester Alan Arthur (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loudonville.

Regarding Historic Loudonville. A military road to Crown Point and Fort Edward was built during the French and Indian War through this area by John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun. Loudonville is named after him.

Also see . . . John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

2. Historic Loudonville Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

3. Loudonville

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on November 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.