Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Settlers
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
1. Early Settlers Marker
Dutch settlement pushed westward from Schenectady after 1700, as an expanding population needed more space. William Johnson settled on the south bank of the river in 1738 and soon rose to prominence as Indian Agent for the British Crown. He encouraged Scots immigrants to locate on his lands, to the west of here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 42° 56.123′ N, 74° 11.719′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Bridge Street. Marker is on the pedestrian bridge across the Mohawk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Factories (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Chuck! (within shouting distance of this marker); South Side (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Erie Canal in Amsterdam (within shouting distance of this marker); Marnell Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chuctanunda Terrace Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
2. Early Settlers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
