Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph C. Yates
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 2, 2010
1. Joseph C. Yates Marker
Joseph C. Yates,
Nov. 9, 1768.
He was the First Mayor of Schenectady,
State Senator, Judge of the
Supreme Court, and Governor of the
State of New York,
Died at his Residence, East Corner
Governor's Lane, March 19, 1837. Centennial Tablet 1898.
Erected 1898 by City of Schenectady.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1848.
Location. 42° 49.08′ N, 73° 56.801′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on Front Street, on the right when traveling east. The Joseph C. Yates marker is in the historic Stockade district of Schenectady, the first Historic District established in New York. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Front Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1703–1724 House of Capt. Phillip Schuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Queen's Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Regarding Joseph C. Yates. The American politician Joseph Christopher Yates, Governor of New York, was born in Schenectady, New York, on 9 November 1768. He was a son of Christopher Yates (1737-1785), who was a land surveyor and served during the Revolutionary War as colonel of a regiment of engineers, and was quartermaster-general under General Philip Schuyler. Yates studied and practiced law at Schenectady, and was one of the founders of Union College in 1795. He served as Mayor of Schenectady in 1798-1808, as state senator in 1806-07, and as judge of the New York Supreme Court in 1808-22, and was Governor of New York in 1823-25. He died in Schenectady on 19 March 1837; Yates County in New York State is named in his honor.
Also see . . . Joseph C. Yates. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 2, 2010
2. Joseph C. Yates Marker
The Yates marker is mounted on the side of the building at 29 Front Street. It is mounted to the right of the first floor windows.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
