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

First Baptist Church of Troy

— The Uncle Sam Trail —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. First Baptist Church of Troy Marker

Inscription. This is where Samuel Wilson “Uncle Sam” attended services and served as Trustee from 1808 until 1817. According to church records, E. & S. Wilson supplied the brick used in building the original church at a cost of $457.31.

Erected by Uncle Sam Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 42° 43.763′ N, 73° 41.43′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on 3rd Street (U.S. 4) south of State Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 3rd 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

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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: The Conservatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer County's First Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Ward World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Emma Hart Willard (about 600 feet away); Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Rescue of Charles Nalle (about 700 feet away); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (about 700 feet away); On This Site (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. First Baptist Church of Troy Marker

The former church is now home of the Tau Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.