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

The Site of Schenectady

Site of Schenectady Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

1. Site of Schenectady Marker

Inscription. The site of Schenectady was bought of the Indians by Van Curler in 1661 and a patent granted 1690. Union College was chartered in 1795. The city was incorporated in 1798 and in 1831 became the western terminus of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. Locomotive building was begun here in 1848 and the electrical industry was established in 1886. The Schenectady airport was opened in 1927

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.

Location. 42° 48.843′ N, 73° 56.375′ 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: Schenectady (here, next to this marker); Ellis Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of the African Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Honorable Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady Police Department

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(about 600 feet away); Schenectady's Little Italy (approx. 0.2 miles away); The “Original” Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Site of Schenectady Marker - Schenectady City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

2. Site of Schenectady Marker - Schenectady City Hall

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

Site of Schenectady Marker at City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012

3. Site of Schenectady Marker at City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.