Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Uncle Sam”

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

1. “Uncle Sam” Marker

Inscription. U. S.
In loving memory
of
“Uncle Sam”
the name
originating with
Samuel Wilson
1766 --- 1854
during the War of 1812
and since adopted by
the United States.

Erected 1931 by his granddaughter Marion Wilson (Sheldon).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.

Location. 42° 45.752′ N, 73° 40.103′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on Oakwood Cemetery. Marker is located in section F of Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy NY 12182, 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

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within walking distance of this marker: Major General John Ellis Wool (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Panoramic View of American History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amos Eaton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General Joseph Bradford Carr (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warren Family Mortuary Chapel: 1861 (approx. ¼ mile away); George Henry Thomas (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Francisco Giants (approx. 0.3 miles away); Troy, N.Y. Hall of Famers (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Marker in Oakwood Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

2. Marker in Oakwood Cemetery

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

3. “Uncle Sam” Marker

During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson supplied meat to the United States army. Wilson put the initials "U. S." on his goods, which stood for United States as well as for his nickname "Uncle Sam."

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

4. “Uncle Sam” Marker

Grave of Samuel Wilson and wife Betsey Mann image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010

5. Grave of Samuel Wilson and wife Betsey Mann

“Uncle Sam” Poster image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

6. “Uncle Sam” Poster

The modern image of “Uncle Sam” originates from this 1916 army recruitment poster created by James Montgomery Flagg.

Uncle Sam Gravesite Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

7. Uncle Sam Gravesite Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on March 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.