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

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Robert Sanders House 1750

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 2, 2006

1. Robert Sanders House 1750 Marker

Inscription. Washington Visited
Here in 1775
Later Became Schenectady
Female Academy

Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 42° 48.966′ N, 73° 56.951′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Washington Ave., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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: John Glen House 1740 (within shouting distance of this marker); ca 1850 (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Empire State Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockade District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Site of Old Dutch Church (about 400 feet away); M-7 Day (about 500 feet away); Southwest Corner of Stockade (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2014

2. Robert Sanders House 1750 Marker

Robert Sanders House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2014

3. Robert Sanders House

Marker at 43 Washington Avenue is Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 2, 2026

4. Marker at 43 Washington Avenue is Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 1, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.