Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
South Side
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
1. South Side Marker
Port Jackson came to life once traffic began to flow on the Erie Canal in the early 1820s. The Brockway turning basin, a dry dock, stores and warehouses served passengers' and boatmen's needs. Railyards for the NY WS&B Railway made it an even busier place. Port Jackson became the city's fifth ward when annexed. by Amsterdam in 1888.
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Erie Canal looking west from Minaville Street Bridge late 19th Century
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 42° 56.133′ N, 74° 11.688′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Bridge Street. Marker is on the pedestrian bridge over 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: Downtown (here, next to this marker); Market Hill (a few steps from this marker); Factories (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Chuck! (within shouting distance of this marker); Chuctanunda Terrace Site
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
2. South Side 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 120 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
