Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, December 21, 2025
1. George Washington Marker
Erected in 1932 by the
New York State Commission
for the Celebration of the
Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of
George Washington
Franklin D Roosevelt, Governor
Hon Herbert H. Lehman, Lieutenant Governor
Hon. Frank P. Graves, Commissioner of Education
C. J. Tobin, Chairman Albany, N.Y.
Arthur H. Wicks, Vice-Chairman Kingston, N.Y.
Erected 1932 by New York State Commission for the Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 42° 39.22′ N, 73° 45.555′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of S Swan Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on S Swan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12210, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 200th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington (here, next to this marker); New York State Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 Washington Avenue / 118-120 Washington Avenue (about 500 feet away); 118-120 Washington Avenue (about 500 feet away); Albany Business College (about 500 feet away); Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); LaFayette Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Another marker is no longer nearby. State Education Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Located at the base of the George Washington monument in West Capitol Park.
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, December 21, 2025
2. George Washington Marker
In the background is the New York State Office Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
