Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Empire State Trail
At Washington Avenue, Schenectady
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 13, 2025
1. The Empire State Trail Marker
Lock 8
The Erie Canal's Lock 8 on the Mohawk River includes a three-span movable dam. Measuring 510 feet wide, it is often mistaken for a bridge. When activated, it can raise and lower boats by as much as 15 feet.
The Stockade
Schenectady's Stockade District is the oldest residential neighborhood in the country. Continuously inhabited for more than 300 years, it boasts the highest concentration of historic period homes in the United States.
Mohawk Harbor
Mohawk Harbor offers public access to the river, including boating, events, and recreation. Enjoy restaurants, shopping, waterside hotels and apart-ments, and stroll the ALCO Heritage Trail. You'll also find Rivers Casino & Resort and Mohawk Harbor Arena, home of Union College hockey.
Lions Park
Long before Lions Park drew thousands to walk and cycle its riverside path, there was a railway line. Bustling with trains, it moved passengers and goods between Schenectady and Troy. Check out the former Niskayuna train station, named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2024 by Empire State Trail, Schenectady County, Erie Canalway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location.
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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: Hotel Van Curler (here, next to this marker); ca 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Glen House 1740 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); Clench's Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Shore Road (about 300 feet away); Freemasonry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Other markers no longer nearby. Robert Sanders House 1750 (was within shouting distance of this marker); Free Masonry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The Empire State Trail- a cross-state bicycle route- passes by this corner before continuing west beside NY 5S.
Also see . . . Schenectady County (Wikipedia)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 13, 2025
2. The Empire State Trail Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 13, 2025
3. The Empire State Trail Marker
Looking towards State Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
