Washington Park in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Grateful Memory of Colonel Marinus Willett
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, August 2, 2026
1. In Grateful Memory of Colonel Marinus Willett Marker
1740 -- 1830
For his gallant and patriotic services in defense of Albany and the people of the Mohawk Valley against Tory and Indian foes during the years of the War for Independence, this stone brought from the scenes of conflict and typical of his rugged character has been placed here under the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York
Erected 1907 by Sons of the Revolution Philip Livingstone Chapter of Albany.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1775.
Location. 42° 39.39′ N, 73° 45.935′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Washington Park. It is at the intersection of Willett Street and State Street, on the left when traveling north on Willett Street. The stone holding the marker is in the very corner of Washington Park, just across Willett Street from the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, which is at the eastern corner of State and Willett. The marker faces Willett Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Willett Street, Albany NY 12210, United States of America.
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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, 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: Albany Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parading and Promenading (about 300 feet away); 10th Ward War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Townsend Park (about 500 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Erastus Corning II (about 700 feet away); Washington Avenue Armory (about 800 feet away); The Battle of Henry Johnson (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Also see . . .
1. Marinus Willett (Wikipedia). Overview:
Colonel Marinus Willett (July 31, 1740 August 22, 1830) was an American military officer, politician and merchant who served as the(Submitted on August 2, 2026.)mayor of New York City from 1807 to 1808. Willett is best known for his actions during the American Revolution, where he served as an important Patriot leader in colonial New York before enlisting in the Continental Army and serving in numerous campaigns in the Revolutionary War throughout the Northwest.Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, August 2, 20262. In Grateful Memory of Colonel Marinus Willett Marker
2. Broad Street Incident (Wikipedia). Overview:
The Broad Street Incident was a raid by the Sons of Liberty on June 6, 1775, in the early days of the American Revolutionary War. The raid was on the British soldiers' cannons, munitions and military supplies from New York City. A five-wagon British military supply convoy became a target for American patriots shortly after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. The seizure of the arms helped the patriots of the Revolutionary War.(Submitted on August 2, 2026.)
John Ward Dunsmore (courtesy New York Public Library), 1907
3. Marinus Willett preventing removal of arms by the British, June 6th 1775
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. 3. submitted on August 2, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
