Watervliet in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Nalle Rescue
April 27, 1860
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 15, 2009
1. The Nalle Rescue Marker
Near this site on Broadway, Charles Nalle, a fugitive slave from Culpepper, Virginia, was rescued from slave catchers by Harriet Tubman and citizens of Troy and West Troy (Watervliet), completing an epic struggle begun in Troy.Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1860.
Location. 42° 43.675′ N, 73° 42.023′ W. Marker is in Watervliet, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling east on 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watervliet NY 12189, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Army 3 Inch M5 Antitank Gun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peter J. Dalessandro (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Those Who Served (about 300 feet away); Meneely Foundry (about 500 feet away); Meneely Bell Foundry (about 500 feet away); Saint Patrick's Church Bell
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More about this marker. The marker was unveiled on Thursday, December 4, 2008.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker is a follow up marker to one across the Hudson River in the City of Troy
Also see . . .
1. Charles Nalle Painting Series. (Submitted on October 22, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. An Explosion in Troy: the Charles Nalle Rescue. (Submitted on October 22, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Watervliet, West Troy, Freedom Seeker, Seekers of Freedom, Seeker of Freedom
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 12, 2011
2. The Nalle Rescue Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 15, 2009
3. The Nalle Rescue Marker, 19th Street
Marker is at the edge of the McDonalds parking lot mounted beside the flag pole.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, November 3, 2009
4. The Nalle Rescue Marker
View is to the south looking over Interstate 787. The marker is next to the flag pole beside the McDonalds parking area.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
