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

Dutch Church

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 30, 2006

1. Dutch Church Marker

Inscription. Founded Before 1680.
First Mohawk Valley Church
From Its Academy of 1785
Grew Union College, 1795.

Erected 2006 by First Reformed Church of Schenectady.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 42° 48.994′ N, 73° 56.842′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Second Site of Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); The Stockade District (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates House (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House - City Hall - Board of Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Van DeBogart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady Academy (about 400 feet away); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . First Reformed Church. (Submitted on October 5, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

The First Reformed Church of Schenectady image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008

2. The First Reformed Church of Schenectady

First Reformed Church of Schenectady Postcard image. Click for full size.

Collection of Joe Connor

3. First Reformed Church of Schenectady Postcard

The marker is shown in the corner of the church yard inside the fencing.

Dutch Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2014

4. Dutch Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.