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

Inscription.
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: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Disasters. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clench's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); South Shore Road

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(a few steps from this marker); Freemasonry (a few steps from this marker); Southwest Corner of Stockade (a few steps from this marker); M-7 Day (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); ca 1850 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

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

Old Dutch Church Marker image. Click for full size.

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 73 times since then and 18 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.