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Newtonville in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Historic Newtonville Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 26, 2021
1. Historic Newtonville Marker
Inscription. Site of first Baptist church, 1852 Rev. William Arthur, preacher. Father of 21st President Chester Alan Arthur 1881 -1885
 
Erected 1979 by Historical Society Town of Colonie.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #21 Chester A. Arthur series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
 
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 42° 43.343′ N, 73° 45.402′ W. Marker was in Newtonville, New York, in Albany County. Marker was on New Loudon Road (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of East Newton Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in front of the Newtonville Post Office. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 552 New Loudon Road, Albany NY 12210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Loudonville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Loudonville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chester Alan Arthur (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away); Historic Albany Rural Cemetery (approx.
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1.9 miles away); Latham (approx. 1.9 miles away); Saint Agnes Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Schuyler Flatts (approx. 2˝ miles away).
 
More about this marker. Newtonville is a hamlet in the town of Colonie. The address of the post office is 552 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY.
 
Also see . . .  Marker replaced with new wording & moved slightly. Town of Colonie officials replaced this marker, which was originally erected by the Historical Society of the Town of Colonie. The new marker was moved slightly closer to the Post Office and has been renamed and slightly reworded. (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.) 
 
Historic Newtonville Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, November 10, 2019
2. Historic Newtonville Marker
Newtonville Post Office image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
3. Newtonville Post Office
Historic Newtonville Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
4. Historic Newtonville Marker
Looking south past marker along US 9.
Former Newtonville Baptist Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 26, 2021
5. Former Newtonville Baptist Church
1852 Baptist Church Builders' Stone image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 26, 2021
6. 1852 Baptist Church Builders' Stone
First Baptist Church, Newtonville. Organized A.D. 1849 Erected A.D. 1852. Builders. J.J. Lockrow & I. Waterman
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.   2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.   5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
 
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of new Newtonville marker, along with area photo. Create new marker page for revised marker. • Can you help?

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