Watervliet in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of Watervliet
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 9, 2012
1. City of Watervliet Marker
The land now occupied by the City of Watervliet is part of a tract purchased by the first Patroon, Kiliaen van Rensselaer in 1630 from the Mohican or River Indians. The tract was within a large area on the west side of the Hudson River named Wely's Dael, in honor of the Patroon's wife Anna van Wely. Arendt van Curler, a tenant of the Patroon, began to cultivate the land in 1643. The farm area was later sold by Richard van Rensselaer to Philip Pieterse Schuyler and Bastiaen de Winter.Prominent features of early Watervliet were the Steen Hoeck or Stone Point nearby on the bank of the Hudson, a beginning point for early land surveys, river ferries from 1710 and on 14th, 15th and 16th Streets which carried Revolutionary War Soldiers on their way to the battle of Saratoga, the Watervliet Arsenal established in 1813, the Erie Canal running the length of the City completed in 1825, and a foundry nearby to the north established in 1808 by Julius Hanks and later operated by Andrew Meneely for the manufacture of bells.
The City of Watervliet embracing the earlier settlements of Port Schuyler, Washington, Gibbonsville and West Troy was
this page online
Compiled and Researched by
M. E. Gilchrist and
Sandra Tabor
1981
Erected 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1848.
Location. 42° 43.552′ N, 73° 42.01′ W. Marker is in Watervliet, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and 15th Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. The marker is next to the Civil War Cannon, which is across 15th Street from Watervliet City Hall. 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. Civil War Parrott Rifle (here, next to this marker); Meneely Bell Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Meneely Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Patrick's Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); North Dutch Reformed Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nalle Rescue (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Those Who Served (about 800 feet away); U.S. Army 3 Inch M5 Antitank Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watervliet.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 9, 2012
2. City of Watervliet Marker
The City of Watervliet marker is behind the Civil War Parrott Rifle. Watervliet City Hall is across the street in the background.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 16, 2012
3. City of Watervliet Marker and City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on August 19, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
