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

Chief Leonard C. White Park

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 9, 2026

1. Chief Leonard C. White Park Marker

Inscription. This park is named in memory of Rotterdam Police Chief Leonard C. White who served our town from 1942 to 1963, 21 years as Chief of Police.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 42° 46.759′ N, 73° 55.874′ W. Marker is in Rotterdam, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12303, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The King's Highway (approx.

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one mile away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1½ miles away); "Engine Hill" (approx. 1.7 miles away); “A” Diamond (approx. 1.7 miles away); Tuesday in the Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); Vale Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Leonard C. White Park. (Submitted on September 9, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 9, 2026

2. Chief Leonard C. White Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.