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

First Reformed Church Schenectady

Est. 1680

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 9, 2026

1. First Reformed Church Schenectady Marker

Inscription. Original cemetery located at intersection of Green and Front Streets. Moved to Vale Cemetery 1879

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 42° 48.441′ N, 73° 55.806′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is in Vale & Eastern Ave. It is on Cemetery Drive 0.1 miles north of State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling north. 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: The First Reformed Church Burial Ground (here,

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next to this marker); Cornelius and Takana Van Dyck (within shouting distance of this marker); Vale Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); 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.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 9, 2026

2. First Reformed Church Schenectady 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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.