Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Freemasonry
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 30, 2019
1. Freemasonry Marker
F. & A.M. Founded Here
1774 Under Auspices of
Sir John Johnson Grand
Master, New York Colony
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 42° 48.89′ N, 73° 56.936′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from the intersection of Water Street and Fuller Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is within Schenectady's recently developed Gateway Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, 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 walking distance of this marker: Clench's Tavern (here, next to this marker); South Shore Road (here, next to this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Southwest Corner of Stockade (within shouting distance of this marker); M-7 Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Empire State Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hotel Van Curler (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
this page online
Also see . . . History of St. Georges Lodge No. 6 F.&A.M. (Submitted on December 2, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 1, 2021
2. Freemasonry Marker. the One in the Middle
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
