Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Site of Old Dutch Church
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2023
1. First Site of Old Dutch Church Marker
This was in the square at intersection of these streets. Dimensions fifty-six feet north and south, and forty-six east and west. Built in 1688, of wood. Burned during Massacre of 1690. Rebuilt of stone in 1703.
Used as guard house and market. 1736 to 1768.
Burial ground extended fifteen feet west, and eighty four feet south of church building.
Most of the victims of Massacre were buried here. During night of Massacre eight persons were killed on Mill Lane, and ten on State Street, near the church. Two were here taken prisoners and carried to Canada.
Tablet erected by Common Council on Centennial Anniversary of incorporation of city, March 26, 1993.
Erected 1993 by Common Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1688.
Location. 42° 48.895′ N, 73° 56.931′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from the intersection of State Street (Route 5) and Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 State St, 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: Clench's Tavern (a few steps from this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Free Masonry (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Schenectady Massacre (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2023
2. First Site of Old Dutch Church Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 12, 2023
3. Old Dutch Church Marker
Approaching the tablet from Washington Avenue. The tablet is in front of the three markers near the center of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
