Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Glen House 1740
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 2, 2026
1. John Glen House 1740 Marker
This is the marker in its current state. It has been refurbished several times.
House 1740
Washington Occupied N.E.
Bedroom, Second Floor
On First Visit to
Schenectady In 1775
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 42° 48.949′ N, 73° 56.959′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Washington Ave.. Marker is in Schenectady's Stockade Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Washington Ave, 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 North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: ca 1850 (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Empire State Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clench's Tavern (about 400 feet away); South Shore Road (about 400 feet away); Freemasonry (about 400 feet away); M-7 Day (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert Sanders House 1750 (was within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . John Glen House, 58 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on July 2, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 2, 2006
2. John Glen House 1740 Marker
This marker was in need of a paint job at this point.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 11, 2008
3. John Glen House 1740 Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 2, 2010
4. John Glen House 1740 Marker Missing
Photographed by Buck Tanzi, September 29, 2024
5. John Glen House 1740 Marker
Photographed by Buck Tanzi, September 29, 2024
6. John Glen House 1740 Marker
Photographed by Buck Tanzi, September 29, 2024
7. John Glen House 1740 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 2,259 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2024, by Buck Tanzi of Poughkeepsie, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
