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

Court House - City Hall - Board of Education

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson

1. Court House - City Hall - Board of Education Marker

Inscription.
Court House 1833 — 1913
City Hall 1833 — 1881
Board of Education 1915 — 1975

Erected 1905 by Schenectady County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 42° 48.984′ N, 73° 56.789′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Union Street just east of S Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Union Street, Schenectady NY 12305, 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

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of this marker: Nicholas Van DeBogart House (a few steps from this marker); Yates House (a few steps from this marker); Schenectady Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Site of Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockade District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Military Barracks / Folkie A. and Jane H. Ryley House (about 300 feet away); Oldest House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Schenectady County Historical Societ. (Submitted on June 29, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed by Jimmy Emerson

2. Court House - City Hall - Board of Education Building

The marker is at the right of the doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.