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

Gen. Henry Knox Trail

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2023

1. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker

Inscription. Through this place passed
Gen. Henry Knox
in the winter of 1775-1776
to deliver to
Gen. George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga
used to force the British
Army to evacuate Boston

Erected by
The State of New York
during the sesquicentennial
of the American Revolution

Erected 1926 by State of New York. (Marker Number NY-22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the General Henry Knox Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 42° 38.913′ N, 73° 44.848′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Empire State Trail and Quay Street, on the right when traveling south on Empire State Trail. Marker is on the Empire State Trail at Jennings Landing. It is not accessible by car. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Knox Cannon Trail (here, next to this marker); Lou Rossi (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Albany - Capital of New York 200 Years

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Declaration of Independence Centennial Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); SUNY Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Albany City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Hudson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Building A Place to Live (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

More about this marker. This marker is unusual for this series because it only has one side. The marker is one of the Henry Knox Trail Series.

Also see . . . Henry Knox Cannon Trail (Hudson River Valley Institute). A guide to the individual markers along the trail. The guide notes that this marker was replaced in 2017 after being lost for decades. (Submitted on July 18, 2023.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2023

2. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.