Cohoes in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Schaick Island
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
1. Vanschaick Island Marker
Here, in the days leading up
to the Battles of Saratoga,
5,000 – 8,000 Continental
soldiers were garrisoned.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution – Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 46.331′ N, 73° 41.069′ W. Marker is in Cohoes, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Ontario Street (New York State Route 470) and Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cohoes NY 12047, 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: Knickerbacker Toll Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Avenue (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lansingburgh (approx. Ό mile away); September 11th Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Van Schaick Burial Plot (approx. Ό mile away); Herman Melville (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
2. Marker in Cohoes
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
3. Vanschaick Island Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
4. Marker on Ontario Street
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2011
5. Van Schaick Island - Visit Again Soon!
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on June 30, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
