South End-Groesbeckville Historic District in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin Lattimore
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 10, 2026
1. Benjamin Lattimore Marker
Free Black Revolutionay War Soldier served 1776-1779. Local Business & Landowner. Trustee "Albany School for Educating People of Color."
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1153.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 42° 38.498′ N, 73° 45.407′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District. It is at the intersection of South Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) and Rensselaer St., on the right when traveling north on South Pearl Street. Located next to Giffen Memorial Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 274 South Pearl Street, Albany NY 12202, 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. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John A. Howe Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schuyler Mansion (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (about 800 feet away); Lincoln Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); USS Slater DE-766 (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Slater (approx. 0.4 miles away); Drydocking Staten Island 2014 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
More about this marker. The Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, held on Friday, October 17, 2025, was sponsored by Rev. John Giffen M.D. Memorial Elementary School of the City School District, Albany; Albany's Mohawk Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Also see . . .
1. The Life and Times of Benjamin Lattimore, Free Black Revolutionary War Soldier. (Submitted on April 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Friends of Albany History - Tag: Benjamin Lattimore.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 10, 2026
2. Benjamin Lattimore Marker
3. Benjamin Lattimore Marker Unveiling.
"Giffen students did the honors Friday morning at a ceremony outside school dedicating a historical marker honoring Benjamin Lattimore, who founded the first school and church for Albany's African-American residents in the early 19th century."(Submitted on April 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
4. Benjamin Lattimore Marker Dedication. Friday, October 17, 2025 is Benjamin Lattimore Day in the City of Albany (Submitted on April 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 10, 2026
3. Benjamin Lattimore Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 10, 2026
4. Benjamin Lattimore Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
