Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011
1. Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De Marker
Wagon, Stagecoach and
Military Road. Now State
St. and Route 5 to Albany
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 46.316′ N, 73° 53.659′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on State Street (New York State Route 5) just south of Stanford Ave., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The King’s Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named The King's Highway (approx. 1.2 miles away); Issac J. Truax Tavern (approx. 1.6 miles away); Truax Burial Grounds (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.8 miles away); Spanish American War Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Central Park Rose Garden (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011
2. Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De Marker - Stanford Mansion on the Move Again
Beyond the Marker is the Stanford Mansion, which at one time stood at the top of a knoll in a park-like setting which, regrettably, suffered from commercial development that removed all the trees from the site and leveled the area for new retail space. Built in the early 19th century, the mansion housed three town supervisors. It later became the home of both the Schuyler and Stanford families, including Leland Stanford, who went on to found Stanford University in California in 1876. It also served many years as the Ingersoll residence for seniors. The home was already moved once, last year, off its original foundation to a spot closer to State Street. In early December of 2011 it was reported the Niskayuna planning board had approved a second move of the building.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011
3. Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De Marker
View is to the northwest along Route 5, which is also State Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
