Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Northeast Corner of Stockade
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Saint George's Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
1. Northeast Corner of Stockade / Saint George's Church Marker
Saint George's Church First service of the Episcopal church in Schenectady, was held by Rev. John Miller, in 1695. Erection of present church edifice was begun in 1759, and was several years in building. First resident clergyman was the Rev. William Andrews, from 1770 to 1773. Sir William Johnson was a frequent worshiper here, and contributed liberally to its erection and support. The tower, originally of wood, was rebuilt of stone in 1870.
March 26, 1898
Replaced 1936
Nathaniel Spalding
City Historian
Erected 1936 by Schenectady City Historian Nathaniel Spalding.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 42° 49.056′
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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: St. George's Church 1762 (a few steps from this marker); Site of Queen's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); 17031724 House of Capt. Phillip Schuyler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph C. Yates (about 300 feet away); Juno House (about 300 feet away); Schenectady Academy (about 400 feet away); Nicholas Van DeBogart House (about 400 feet away); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Also see . . .
1. Stockade Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes St. George's Episcopal Church and was listed in 1973. (Prepared by Doris Vanderlipp Manley, New York State Board for Historic Preservation; via National Archives) (Submitted on December 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. History. Saint Georges Parish has a long and rich history beginning with
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
2. Northeast Corner of Stockade / Saint George's Church Marker
via ExploreTheStockade.com (Public Domain), December 12, 2020
3. St. George's Episcopal Church
via The Stockade Association (Public Domain)
4. The Stockade, c. 1690
The marker is located at the upper right corner of this map.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
