Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Mother Lake"
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 28, 2014
1. "Mother Lake" Marker
1849 - 1930 Millhand Elected
Knights of Labor National
Head. Credited for First
Mill Inspection Law.
George E. Pataki, Governor
Erected 1998 by New York State Governor's Commission Honoring the Achievements of Women.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 42° 56.129′ N, 74° 11.336′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Washington Ave. and East Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sanford Mansion (approx. Ό mile away); Chuctanunda Terrace Site (approx. Ό mile away); Kirk Douglas Park (approx. Ό mile away); Early Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Stanislaus (approx. 0.3 miles away); Market Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Downtown (approx. 0.3 miles away); South Side (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
More about this marker. 1998 marked the 150th Anniversary
this page online
To honor that anniversary The New York State Governor's Commission Honoring the Achievements of Women has expanded the New York State historical marker program, started in 1926, to more accurately reflect women's contributions to history. Each county was asked to participate by nominating three historic local women who contributed to the community and deserved recognition. From these nominations, the Commission sponsored the creation and installation of a historical marker for every participating county.
The markers are cast iron painted with the colors of the suffrage movement, purple and gold. The markers were dedicated and installed throughout the state during the fall of 1998. The "Mother Lake" marker is one of approximately 50 markers added that year.
Additional keywords. Amsterdam Mall
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 28, 2014
2. "Mother Lake" Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 28, 2014
3. "Mother Lake" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
