Wynantskill in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Snyder’s Lake
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 11, 2020
1. Snyder’s Lake Marker
In 1897- originally Aries Lake - was named after the families of Harmon Snyder who settled near the lake in the early 1790’s.
Erected by Town of North Greenbush.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 39.93′ N, 73° 38.08′ W. Marker is in Wynantskill, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Pershing Avenue (County Route 68) and Lakeshore Drive on Pershing Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wynantskill NY 12198, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Weatherwax Home
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 11, 2020
2. Snyder’s Lake Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 11, 2020
3. Community of Snyder’s Lake Seen From Marker.
Lakeshore Drive goes to left at intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
