Slingerlands in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
1. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker
John I. 1804-1861
Congressman, abolitionist
Champion of the Homestead Act
Erected by Evonne Lutkus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics.
Location. 42° 37.739′ N, 73° 51.955′ W. Marker is in Slingerlands, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) and Kenwood Road (New York State Route 140), on the left when traveling west on New Scotland Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slingerlands NY 12159, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Slingerland Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Slingerlands Train Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Conning (approx. half a mile away); Slingerlands National Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Burial Site of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (approx. 0.9 miles away); LaGrange Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Delmar (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Slingerlands.
Also see . . .
1. John I. Slingerland. (Submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
this page online
2. Homestead Acts. (Submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. The Slingerland Family Burial Vault. Detailed information provided by those who have worked "to secure, restore and maintain the property." It includes information on the reconstruction of the vault, the vault's inhabitants, the memorial markers, and the Slingerland family.
Tucked away off New Scotland Road, behind the former Mangia property, in the hamlet of Slingerlands, NY is the Slingerland Family Burial Vault.(Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York.)
This historic treasure, a monument to one of Bethlehem’s most prominent families, has fallen into disrepair. The Friends of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault is dedicated to secure, restore and maintain the property.
Additional keywords. Western Migration
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 17, 2019
2. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
3. Slingerland Family Burial Vault Erected 1852 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
