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Rev. Peter Havermans

 
 
Rev. Peter Havermans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2007
1. Rev. Peter Havermans Marker
Inscription.
1806-97
Rev. Peter Havermans
"Father of Troy's Catholic
Institutions".  Founder of
St. Mary's Church and Troy's
First Hospital. Pastor
Educator, and Social Activist

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
 
Location. 42° 43.474′ N, 73° 41.498′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street (U.S. 4) and Washington Street , on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy NY 12180, 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: Washington Park
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Street Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ιglise Saint Jean Baptiste (about 700 feet away); Norman Rockwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); 90 First Street (approx. Ό mile away); 92 First Street (approx. Ό mile away); Edith McCrea House (approx. Ό mile away); French House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
 
Also see . . .
1. Father Peter Havermans Bio. (Submitted on December 13, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Rev Peter Havermans on Find-A-Grave:. (Submitted on December 13, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
 
Rev. Peter Havermans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2007
2. Rev. Peter Havermans Marker
Rev. Peter Havermans Marker & St. Mary's Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2007
3. Rev. Peter Havermans Marker & St. Mary's Church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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