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

Schenectady

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

1. Schenectady Marker

Inscription. Founded in the Wilderness Beyond Feudal Control Inherits the Spirit of Liberty And Progress * Here Our Forefathers Established A College Free From Sectarianism * They Helped to Develop The Steam Railroad and Inland Water Transportation That Carry Throught Her Gates the Commerce Of Our Nation **** In Places of Business In Workshop and Laboratory Her Citizens Still Labor To Promote the Advancement of Civilization*

Erected by City of Schenectady .

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine.

Location. 42° 48.846′ N, 73° 56.372′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Jay Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Jay Street, Schenectady NY 12305, 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: The Site of Schenectady (here, next to this marker); Ellis Hospital (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of the African Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Honorable Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady Police Department (about 600 feet away); Schenectady's Little Italy (about 800 feet away); The “Original” Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Schenectady City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

2. Schenectady City Hall

The Schenectady marker is at the top of the steps, between the pillars, to the left of the central doorway.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

3. Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

4. Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.