Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Site of the African Church
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 7, 2012
1. Site of the African Church Marker
Original Site of the African Church
Founded in 1837
By Reverend Isaac Duryee
Renamed Duryee Memorial African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
in 1894
Erected 2012 by For Marsha Mortimore From The Hughes Williams Helping Hands Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 42° 48.841′ N, 73° 56.409′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on Jay Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Site of Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenectady Police Department (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schenectady's Little Italy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schenectady ALCO War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockade Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 20, 2012
2. Site of the African Church Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2012
3. Site of the African Church Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2014
4. Site of the African Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
