Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary Hospital & Continental Barracks
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2011
1. Revolutionary Hospital Marker
During the Revolutionary War
The General Hospital For The
Northern Department, And The
Continental Barracks.
Built By Order Of
General Washington In Nov.
1776, And used Until 1780 By
Troops Passing Through Or
Stationed In This Town.
A Burial Ground For Soldiers
Occupied The Rear of The Lot
This Tablet Erected by
The State Of New York And
Col. Cornelius Van Dyck Chapter
Sons Of The American Revolution
June 4, 1927
Erected 1927 by New York State & Colonel Cornelius Van Dyck Chapter Sons Of The American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1952.
Location. 42° 48.947′ N, 73° 56.18′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Street and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street. The Marker is on the lawn in front of the former German ME Church at the corner of Union Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schenectady Police Department (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schenectady's Little Italy (about 700 feet away); Nott Terrace High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mother Of Fraternities (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ellis Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schenectady (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Site of Schenectady (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2011
2. Revolutionary Hospital Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2011
3. Revolutionary Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
