Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Site of Dutch Church
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 3, 2022
1. Second Site of Dutch Church Marker
This was at intersection of Union and Church Streets. Built 1734.
Taken Down and Rebuilt on present site 1814 Burned 1861 and Rebuilt 1863.
During massacre, Feb. 8-9, 1690, on south East Corner of these Streets, eight persons were Killed and on South West Corner nine were Killed.
Near Washington Avenue on North side of Union Street, two were Killed and seven taken Prisoners.
First Proprietors of Schenectady. By Purchase, from Dutch West India Company.
Arendt Van Curler, Bastian De Winter,
Philip Hendrickse Brouwer,
Sander Leendertse Glen,
Symon Volkertse Veeder,
Pieter Adriaense Van Woglulum,
Tuenise Cornelisse Swart,
Marten Cornelisse Van Esselsteyne,
William Teller, Garrit Bancker,
Arendt Andtiesse Bratt,
Pieter Jacobse Borsboom,
Pieter Danielse Van Olinda,
Jan Barentse Wemple,
And Jacques Cornelisse Van Slyck.
Centennial Anniversary Tablet March 26, 1898.
Erected 1898 by City of Schenectady.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 42° 48.998′ N, 73° 56.84′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection
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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: Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); The Stockade District (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Van DeBogart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady Academy (about 400 feet away); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (about 400 feet away); Commemorating Massacre (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Additional keywords. Schenectady
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 3, 2022
2. Second Site of Dutch Church Marker
Collection of Joe Connor
3. Second Site of Dutch Church Marker
The marker is shown inside the fencing of the church yard.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2022, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
