Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. George's Church 1762
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, circa 2006
1. St. Georges Church 1762 Marker
Present Church Built 1759
Used As Barracks
During Revolution
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 42° 49.049′ N, 73° 56.741′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on North Ferry Street, on the right when traveling north. 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: Northeast Corner of Stockade / Saint George's Church (a few steps from this marker); Site of Queen's Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 17031724 House of Capt. Phillip Schuyler (about 300 feet away); Joseph C. Yates (about 300 feet away); Juno House (about 300 feet away); Schenectady Academy (about 300 feet away); Nicholas Van DeBogart House (about 400 feet away); Yates House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2014
2. St. Georges Church 1762 Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2014
3. A Window Inside the St. Georges Church
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 3, 2017
4. St. George's Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2021, by Sean P. Albert of Schenectady, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on June 6, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
