Erected by the County of Rensselaer commemorating the valor and patriotism of the men of this county who served in the war with Spain, Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition 1898 - 1902. — — Map (db m135210) WM
1806-97
Rev. Peter Havermans
"Father of Troy's Catholic
Institutions". Founder of
St. Mary's Church and Troy's
First Hospital. Pastor
Educator, and Social Activist — — Map (db m143515) HM
Troy, N.Y.
Birthplace of the
San Francisco
Giants
When Troy resigned from the National League in 1882, most of its players went to the N.Y. Gothams, renamed The Giants in 1883 (because of the "very tall . . . — — Map (db m7425) HM
September 11, 2001
The day rose clear and bright. But in just 102 minutes Sept. 11, 2001 became one of the most tragic days in the history of the United States of America. American way of life and freedom were attacked by 19 men fueled by an . . . — — Map (db m115582) HM
Burial Site of Medal of Honor Recp.
Lt Col William O'Brien
105th Inf. Regt. 27th Inf. Div.
Corporal Owen McGough
Btry. D 5th US Arty.
— — Map (db m95601) HM
On May 10, 1862, much of downtown Troy [N.Y.] was destroyed by the worst fire the city has ever known. Sparks from a steam engine set fire to the wooden bridge to Green Island, and a strong wind spread the flames across the city. By night fall, over . . . — — Map (db m57941) HM
In the ground before you rest the remains of 164 people who were removed from the Third Street Burial Ground in Troy, NY in 1875 to make way for a new City Hall. No gravestones ever marked this spot as they were probably broken during the . . . — — Map (db m95605) HM
The five Hall of Famers pictured above played for Troy, N.Y. (NL) between 1879 and 1882. When Troy resigned from the National League after the 1882 season, these players continued their stellar pro careers with other teams including the future N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m7444) HM
"T'was the night before Christmas when all thro' the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The Stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug . . . — — Map (db m14534) HM
Nickname of Samuel Wilson of Troy which was given near here to United States from markings of U.S. on military supplies in War of 1812 — — Map (db m8601) HM
[Front]
*Uncle Sam* Wilson 1766 1854 of Troy - New York Born in Arlington - Mass
[Right]
Sam Wilson- One of the Prime Movers For Incorporation of * Troy as Village - 1794 City - 1816 *
[Left]
U.S. of America Uncle Sam * . . . — — Map (db m58887) HM
On This Site July 1, 1971,
Mary Jane Smith
Executive Director 1971-1991
With
Regis Obijiski And Peter Callaghan
Founded Unity House.
In Gratitude, the Directors, Staff And
Clients Establish This Remembrance Of
Their Work and . . . — — Map (db m157475) HM
W & L E Gurley Building
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America — — Map (db m40831) HM
Henry Dudley, Architect
Belltower Addition: 1883
Recorded in 1967 by
Historical American Building Survey
"An Historic Structure Having
Exceptional Historical and
Architectural Interest" — — Map (db m29820) HM
Washington Park
Established in 1840 this park is one of only two privately owned urban ornamental parks in New
York State
Washington Park Association
— — Map (db m45179) HM
The detachable shirt collar was invented in Troy in 1827 by a local housewife, Hannah Montague. Form more than a hundred years, various styles of the stiff cotton collars were worn by merchants, businessmen and other "white collar" workers. Troy . . . — — Map (db m66836) HM
West Hall
Constructed 1868-1871
Marcus F. Cummings, Architect
Troy Hospital 1871 - 1922
Catholic Central High School
1923-1952
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1953 -
Exterior Restoration
2004-2008
Shirley Ann . . . — — Map (db m58155) HM
Medal of Honor Recipient
Civil War Soldier
PVT CO B 169 NY INF
May 10, 1844 - August 26, 1911
"Volunteered To Carry The Brigade
Flag After The Bearer Was Wounded"
— — Map (db m95022) HM
Samuel "Uncle Sam" & Ebenezer
Wilson built their home here on
Mount Ida, overlooking Troy. The
surrounding orchard and nearby
hillside were ideal for grazing
animals, assuring a steady supply
of livestock for their growing meat . . . — — Map (db m36915) HM
In Commemoration
of our men of the 15th Ward,
who answered their
Country's call and served
for Liberty and Democracy
in the World War, 1917-1918.
"The Right is more
precious than Peace." — — Map (db m115485) HM
West Side of Monument Honor Roll
Killed in Action
John S. Madigan
Died in Service
Frank Lewis
Wounded
Brundige, Arthur • Matthews, Rodney
Bedell, John R. Lt. •
Cox, Edward L. •
Brundige, Louis •
Cougrlin, . . . — — Map (db m148246) WM
Herrick’s Approach A column of 300 men under Colonel Samuel Herrick marched over this ridge in order to attack Baum’s main position from the rear. Reinforcements Arrive No sooner had Stark’s troops overrun Baum’s main position on the top . . . — — Map (db m36793) HM
The River Crossing Travelers on the road to Bennington in 1777 crossed the Walloomsac River on a bridge where today’s bridge stands at the foot of this hill. To defend this important crossing, Baum placed his Brunswick grenadiers and a few . . . — — Map (db m36790) HM
By the end of July 1777, the British invasion from Canada under General John Burgoyne had progressed to Fort Edward on the Hudson River. Desperately in need of supplies, Burgoyne dispatched an expedition on August 11 under Lieutenant Colonel . . . — — Map (db m36780) HM
General John Stark with New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts Militia defeated and captured an expeditionary force sent by General Burgoyne and commanded by Colonel Baum. This was one of the first decisive victories in the War of the Revolution. — — Map (db m13918) HM
At this point occurred the defeat of Colonel
Breyman, who commanded a force of 600 men sent
by General Burgoyne to reinforce Colonel Baum.
Colonel Seth Warner and his regiment of Vermont
Rangers "Green Mountain Boys" distinguished
themselves . . . — — Map (db m13920) HM
In August 1777, militiamen from several states commanded by General John Stark defeated British forces en route to Bennington to capture supplies and horses. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m36753) HM
Bennington Battlefield has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m36886) HM
In grateful memory this avenue of trees is dedicated to all the brave men of The Town of Hoosick who served with the victorious forces of the United States in the Second World War 1941 – 1945. On this tablet are inscribed the names of those . . . — — Map (db m36854) HM
Erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a tribute to her patriotic volunteers who rendered valuable service in the repulse of the Burgoyne invasion at the Battle of Bennington August 16, 1777. — — Map (db m36757) HM
A memorial commemorating the record of the New Hampshire troops under the command of John Stark in this import and decisive engagement August 16, 1777 — — Map (db m36762) HM
In grateful memory of the Patriots of Vermont and their fellow patriots from the neighboring states who here fought for American independence under the command of General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner August 16, 1777 --------------- Erected . . . — — Map (db m36760) HM
Revolutionary War soldier
in 1793 purchased 325 acres
and settled his farm. Area
was known as "Ulinesville."
1838, became West Sand Lake — — Map (db m145277) HM
First house built before 1794.
Among earliest settlers, the
family came from Palatinate
Germany in early 1700's.
Third home on site circa 1805. — — Map (db m137021) HM
Named Evergreen Cemetery. First burial Aug.11, 1876. Final resting place of many area early settlers removed from private plots. — — Map (db m135074) HM
Home of Maj. Thomas Twiss, 1826 West Point graduate,
government Indian agent. Later home of Supervisor
Sheriff Philette Craver. — — Map (db m135076) HM
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