Adamsville in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Adamsville

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

1. Adamsville Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of President John Quincy Adams, who gave permission for a Post Office to be operated here, ca. 1825. At one time there was a hotel, store and several mechanic or trade shops located in this hamlet. All that remains is the Baptist Church.

Erected 1999 by Town of Kingsbury.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 43° 19.244′ N, 73° 28.387′ W. Marker is in Adamsville, New York, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 196 and County Route 43, on the right when traveling east on New York State Route 196. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

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New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smith's Basin (approx. 2.8 miles away); Great Indian Warpath (approx. 3.2 miles away); Brown's Tavern (approx. 3.6 miles away); Kingsbury Cemetery (approx. 4.2 miles away); Burgoyne's Army (approx. 4.2 miles away); Kingsbury Street (approx. 4.2 miles away); Moss Street (approx. 5 miles away); Clinton Gift (approx. 5 miles away).

Adamsville Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 12, 2021

2. Adamsville Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.