Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Free Masonry
F. & A. M. Founded Here
1774 Under Auspices Of
Sir John Johnson, Grand
Master, New York Colony
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 42° 48.888′ N, 73° 56.943′ W. Marker was in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker was at the intersection of Washington Ave. and Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Ave.. The Marker is in Liberty Park, across Washington Ave. from Elston Hall of the Schenectady County Community College. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Clench's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); South Shore Road (a few steps from this marker); Freemasonry (a few steps from this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Southwest Corner of Stockade (within shouting distance of this marker); M-7 Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); ca 1850 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Clench's Tavern Marker is nearby, also in Liberty Park
Also see . . . History of St Georges Lodge No. 6 F.&A.M. (Submitted on December 31, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on December 31, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6. submitted on July 30, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on December 31, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.