Menands in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schuyler Flatts

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2025

1. Schuyler Flatts Marker

Inscription.
Oldest Schuyler house in America. Erected prior to 1660. Rebuilt 1670 by Richard van Rensselaer member of the patroon’s family. Purchased in 1672 by Philip Pieterse Schuyler and owned by that family for more than two and a half centuries. Early home of Pieter Schuyler, first mayor of Albany. Famous center of colonial social and military life as residence of Col. Philip and “Aunt” Margaretta Schuyler. Described in Anne Grant's Memoirs of an American Lady. Lord Howe entertained here on way to Ticonderoga, 1758. Foundations believed to date from 1649.

House named for the flatlands along the river.

This tablet placed by The New York State Chapter National Society Daughters Of Founders And Patriots Of America.
June 11, 1957

This plaque was originally located at the Schuyler homestead which was destroyed by fire in 1962. It has been rededicated by the Historical Society of the Town of Colonie 2002

Erected 2002 by Historical Society of the Town of Colonie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1957.

Location. 42° 42.398′ N,

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73° 42.63′ W. Marker is in Menands, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from the intersection of Broadway (New York State Route 32) and Schuyler Lane, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the parking area for Schuyler Flatts Park off of Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watervliet NY 12189, 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: Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park (here, next to this marker); Schuyler Flatts in the French & Indian War (a few steps from this marker); The Old Schuyler Burying Ground (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meneely Bell From St. Brigid's Church

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2025

2. Schuyler Flatts Marker

(about 500 feet away); The Colonial & Revolutionary Wars (about 500 feet away); Arent van Curler & Fr. Isaac Jogues at the Flatts in 1643 (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Schuyler Flatts (about 700 feet away); The Native People (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menands.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.