Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Market Hill

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025

1. Market Hill Marker

Inscription. Chuctanunda Creek made Market Hill the first industrial center of Amsterdam as early mills drew power from the falling water. Immigrants arrived to fill a growing array of jobs turning out springs, plows, carpets and knitted underwear. Several trolley lines helped the city expand beyond the ridge into neighborhoods not visible from the river.

[ Photo Caption: ] Market Street Hill trolley, circa 1900

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 42° 56.136′ N, 74° 11.681′ 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 (a few steps from this marker); South Side (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 (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Erie Canal in Amsterdam (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marnell Square (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025

2. Market Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.