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

Rensselaer County's First Courthouse

— The Uncle Sam Trail —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. Rensselaer County's First Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Built in 1793 on the southeast corner of Congress and 2nd Streets, the courthouse and jail were among the first buildings constructed in Troy with bricks furnished by the brick making business owned and operated by Ebenezer and his younger brother, Samuel Wilson “Uncle Sam”.

Erected by Uncle Sam Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 42° 43.731′ N, 73° 41.519′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street (New York State Route 2) and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Congress Street. Marker is in front of the Rensselaer County Supreme Court building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 Congress 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: History of Sage Park (a few steps from this marker); Second Ward World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Hart Willard (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1920-1995 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (about 300 feet away); On This Site (about 300 feet away); Samuel Wilson — "Uncle Sam" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. Rensselaer County's First Courthouse Marker

Rensselaer County's First Courthouse image. Click for full size.

The City of Troy and its Vicinity, Arthur J. Weise (1886); via Library of Congress (Public Domain)

3. Rensselaer County's First Courthouse

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, October 6, 2026

4. Rensselaer County's First Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on October 7, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York.