Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Southwest Corner of Stockade
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 10, 2008
1. Southwest Corner of Stockade Marker
Erected 1898.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1888.
Location. 42° 48.894′ N, 73° 56.916′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from State Street, in the median. The marker can not be seen from the street as it is situated in the midst of Schenectady's Liberty Park. Liberty Park is small triangular area of 0.20 (two tenths of an acre) bounded on two sides by State Street and Washington Ave. on the third in down town Schenectady, across the street from the Schenectady County Community College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 of this marker: M-7 Day (here, next to this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Clench's Tavern
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Free Masonry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 15, 2009
2. Former Location: Southwest Corner of Stockade Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 10, 2008
3. Southwest Corner of Stockade Marker, Former Location in what was Liberty Park
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 10, 2008
4. Southwest Corner of Stockade Marker, Former Location
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 30, 2019
5. Gateway Plaza, New Location of Southwest Corner of Stockade Marker
The Route 5 Transit Gateway Linkage Study had determined prior to November of 2012 that Schenectady's Liberty Park was overgrown, neglected, and suffered from security issues due to the berms in the park, as well as a design which was difficult to maintain. Liberty Park was subsequently redesigned and expanded into Gateway Plaza. During implementation of this plan the seven historic markers in the park were removed, and later, five of the seven were reinstalled. Here is the Southwest Corner of Stockade marker, embedded in the concrete of the pedestrian walkway, with the familiar former-YMCA building in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on December 2, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
