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

Inscription.
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. Marker is at the

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intersection of Union Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street. Located in front of First Reformed Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 North Church Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Arendt Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (about 400 feet away); Commemorating Massacre (about 400 feet away); Cur Non? (about 400 feet away); Toll House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

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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 148 times since then and 21 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.