Downtown in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Peter's Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 11, 2014
1. St. Peter'sChurch Marker
In the middle of State, formerly Yonkers Street, one block below, stood the First English Church, built A.D. 1715, upon ground granted by letters patent from King George the First. It bore the name of St. Peter's Church. The parish was incorporated A.D. 1769.
was built on this Site A.D. 1802, and bore this inscription: Glory be to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.
The present edifice was built A.D. 1859.
Upon this spot stood the north east bastion of Fore Frederick.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1715.
Location. 42° 39.051′ N, 73° 45.241′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of State Street and Lodge Street on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 State Street, Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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: An English Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); The Albany Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic State Street
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Also see . . .
1. St. Peter's Church. Website homepage (Submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. St. Peter's Church. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 12, 2014
2. St. Peter'sChurch Marker
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 11, 2014
3. St. Peter'sChurch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
