Near Rotterdam Junction in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mabee House

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2025

1. Mabee House Marker

Inscription.
The Mabee House is the heart of this colonial homestead! Jan and Annetje Mabee purchased this land in 1705 and quickly began building a permanent home. The original structure is the back portion of this main stone house. It was a simple, one-and-a-half storied single room with a garrett and jambless fireplace. These features, consistent with Dutch colonial architecture, are representative of the family's European heritage.

The first major change to the house came during the tenure of Jan's daughter-in-law, Catrina. The 1761 renovation created a two room home with a second jambless fireplace, full cellar, and an enlarged garrett. The new interior provided extra living space for a growing family and indicates the increasing prosperity of the farm.

Can you imagine living in one room with 9 other people? Well that's what the Mabees did! The original home housed Jan, Annetje, and 8 of their 10 children. However the Mabees would not spend many waking hours here. Life on a farm is busy and laborious and there is much work to be done.

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Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1705.

Location. 42° 51.942′ N, 74° 1.909′ W. Marker is near Rotterdam Junction, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from Main Street (Route 5S) 0.4 miles south of Parks Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is beside the house 75 yards from the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction NY 12150, 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: Brick House (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Mabee’s Inn (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2025

2. Mabee House Marker

Jan Mabie House (a few steps from this marker); Nilsen Dutch Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Workshops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fields and Gardens (about 300 feet away); Jan Mabee House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jan Mabee House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam Junction.

Also see . . . Amber House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 20, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2025

3. Mabee House Marker

Mabee House Marker is the blue marker to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.