Cohoes in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Egberts & Bailey Mill
manufacture of knit goods by
power in America, 1836. First
power knitting machinery
applied in Cohoes, 1832
Erected 1939 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 42° 46.449′ N, 73° 42.134′ W. Marker is in Cohoes, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Ontario Street (Route 470) and Moose Lane, on the right when traveling east on Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cohoes NY 12047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Power Mill for the Manufacture of Knit Fabrics (here, next to this marker); George Stacey Davis (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace B. Silliman (about 500 feet away); Cohoes City Hall (about 600 feet away); The Erie Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Cohoes Mastodont (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cohoes - Waterford Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Cohoes Tribute (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cohoes.
Additional keywords. Knitting Mill Reverend William Lee
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,419 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.