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

Old Dutch Church

Bi-Centennial Tablet

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2025

1. Old Dutch Church Marker

Inscription.
Opposite at the intersection of these streets. stood the Old Dutch Church built 1656 rebuilt 1715. removed 1806. Burial ground around it.

Erected 1886.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.

Location. 42° 38.932′ N, 73° 45.044′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Broadway and State Street, on the right on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: This is Broadway (here, next to this marker); Building A Place to Live

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(a few steps from this marker); Albany (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Orange (within shouting distance of this marker); General Burgoyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hudson (within shouting distance of this marker); Clermont (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of American Union (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2025

2. Old Dutch Church Marker

The marker is the tablet on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.