Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ebenezer Emmons
1799-1863
— A giant of nineteenth century geology —
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 9, 2014
1. Ebenezer Emmons Marker
Rensselaer Professor of Geology 1830-1840
State Geologist, New York Geological Survey
The first State Geologist of North Carolina 1851
Created the standard for American stratigraphic surveys
and established the local stratigraphic and structural
geology now know as the "Taconic System." The Taconic
frontal fault, which extends from Canada through
southern New York, runs through the Rensselaer
campus and is know as the "Emmons' Line."
Wrote classic texts on geology and other aspects of natural
history. Named the Adirondack and Taconic Mountains.
Acquainted the public with these regions through his writings.
Wrote classic texts on geology and other aspects of
history. Named the Adirondack and Taconic Mountains.
Acquainted the public with these regions through his writings.
The Association of American Geologists, which later
became the American Association for the Advancement
of Science, was founded in his home in 1840.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 42° 43.778′ N, 73° 40.721′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church of the Holy Cross (approx. 0.3 miles away); E. & S. Wilson – Brick Manufactory (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Uncle Sam” Wilson’s Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); W & L E Gurley Building (approx. half a mile away); Wilson Farmhouse (approx. half a mile away); History of 1819 Fifth Avenue (approx. half a mile away); The Great Fire of 1862 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Additional keywords. RPI Rensselaer Graduate
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 9, 2014
2. Ebenezer Emmons Marker on the Campus of Rensselaer
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3. Ebenezer Emmons
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
