Vale & Eastern Ave in Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cornelius and Takana Van Dyck

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 9, 2026

1. Cornelius and Takana Van Dyck Marker

Inscription.
In memory of Col. Cornelius Van Dycke and his Lady Takana Van Dycke . He died June 9th 1792 Et. 51 years, 9 months.

She died June 16th 1813 Et. 73 years, 2 months and 25 days.

(inscription)
Earth to thy keeping we commit this dust
Till the blest morn on which the dead shall rise
Then shall they awake & see the assembled just
And meet their Savior in the vaulted skies

(plaque:) Cornelius Van Dyck. Served as Lieut. Col. of the First New York State Regt. of the Line during the American Revolution. He is one of the original members of the Society of the Cincinnati. A member of the New York Assembly. One of the founders of St. Georges Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and its master in 1787-8. This tablet is erected by Col. Cornelius Van Dyck Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and St. Georges Lodge No. 6 F. and A.M. 1920.

Erected 1920 by Col. Cornelius Van Dyck Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, St. Georges Lodge No. 6 F. and A.M.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary.

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In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1792.

Location. 42° 48.436′ N, 73° 55.833′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is in Vale & Eastern Ave. It is on Cemetery Road 0.1 miles north of Dtate Street (New York State Route 5). MArker is in the First Reformed Dutch Church of the Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12307, 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 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: First Reformed Church Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Reformed Church Burial Ground (within shouting distance

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 9, 2026

2. Cornelius and Takana Van Dyck Marker

of this marker); Vale Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ignacy Jan Paderewski (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nott Terrace High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pulaski (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Clearer View of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 14, 2026

3. Clearer View of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on July 15, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.