Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Église Saint Jean Baptiste

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. Église Saint Jean Baptiste Marker

Inscription. 1850 – Rev. Peter Havermans of St. Mary's Church held services in French at Molders' Hall, State and River Streets, and later Apollo Hall, River and Congress Streets.

1867 – March 10. Église Saint Jean Baptiste was incorporated, 230 2nd Street Troy NY.

1868 – Cornerstone laid.

1869 – October 24. Église Saint Jean Baptiste dedicated.

1871 – L'Avenir National established; Weekly French language newspaper, located at #18 Watkins Block, first corner of Congress Street.

1880s – French Canadians numbered 3-4000 and were employed in boot and shoe manufacturing in the Greater Troy Area.

1885 – A school building and convent were constructed and opened.

1968- Centennial celebration serving 3500 souls from Troy, Watervliet and Green Island.

1970 –Parish was merged with St. Mary's Church due to dwindling enrollment.

2021- Église Saint Jean Baptiste was demolished.

[Captions] Photo above: Église Saint Jean Baptiste exterior, private collection of Jean Gibson, Troy NY; Photo right: Église Saint Jean Baptiste altar, collection Hart Cluett Museum, Troy NY

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1850.

Location.

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42° 43.374′ N, 73° 41.567′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Franklin Street and Adams Street, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Adams St, Troy NY 12180, 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: Norman Rockwell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Park (about 600 feet away); Rev. Peter Havermans (about 700 feet away); Gasholder House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liberty Street Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Poestenkill (approx. ¼ mile away); 90 First Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); 92 First Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. Église Saint Jean Baptiste Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.