Guilderland in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rose Hill 1842

John P. Veeder 1809-1878

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 15, 2023

1. Rose Hill 1842 Marker

Inscription. Appointed Draft Commissioner by President Lincoln to investigate naval operations.

Erected by Friends of Rose Hill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 42.122′ N, 73° 54.372′ W. Marker is in Guilderland, New York, in Albany County. It is on Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Mercy Care Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2254 Western Ave, Guilderland NY 12084, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies: Red Men’s Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamilton Glass House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Hamilton Union Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schoolcraft House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glass Works (approx. 0.3 miles away); Case Homestead (approx. 0.7 miles away); Farm of Evert Bancker (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilderland.

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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 15, 2023

2. Rose Hill Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 15, 2023

3. Rose Hill

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.