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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Schenectady County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Schenectady County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Schenectady County, NY Albany County, NY (332) Montgomery County, NY (184) Saratoga County, NY (459) Schoharie County, NY (112)  AlbanyCounty(332) Albany County (332)  MontgomeryCounty(184) Montgomery County (184)  SaratogaCounty(459) Saratoga County (459)  SchoharieCounty(112) Schoharie County (112)
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1New York (Schenectady County), Alplaus — Stevens House 1693
On Ronald Reagan Way near New York State Route 24, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Jonathan Stevens, Indian interpreter at Ael Plaets (Eel Place) — Map (db m135688) HM
2New York (Schenectady County), Alplaus — Yates Farm
On Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
And cemetery. Settled 1734 by Joseph Yates 1707-1748. Grandfather of Joseph C. Yates governor of N.Y. 1823-24 — Map (db m131239) HM
3New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Baptist Church
On New York State Route 30, on the left when traveling north.
Society organized 1800 uniting Duanesburg & Florida Baptists-1st Ministers-Elders Reuben Mudge, Elnathan Finch Present edifice built 1868 — Map (db m6042) HM
4New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Christ Episcopal Church
On Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike.
Built 1792 Consecrated 1793 by Bishop Samuel Provoost A Glebe of 80 acres presented by James Duane for rectory — Map (db m5453) HM
5New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Christ Episcopal Church
On Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1793 — Map (db m5580) HM
6New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Christman Sanctuary
On Schoharie Turnpike (County Route 74), on the right when traveling east.
in honor of Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Christman ——————— "I Give, Bequeath, Devote, Devise, Shelter to Every Bird That Flies" ——————— Dedicated by The Mohawk . . . — Map (db m7152) HM
7New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Christman Sanctuary — History —
On Schoharie Turnpike (County Route 74), on the right.
The Eastern New York chapter of the Nature Conservancy purchased the original 97 acres of this sanctuary in 1970 from Lansing and Lucille Christman, son and daughter-in-law of the late William W. Christman. William (Will) Christman devoted his . . . — Map (db m13904) HM
8New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — County Line Meeting House
On Mill Point Road, on the left when traveling north.
Erected Here About 1800. It was used by all denominations worshiping in the vicinity. — Map (db m6044) HM
9New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) near Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west.
Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Org. 1795 By Rev. McKinney 1st Ministers: Rev. McMaster, Wylie, & Ramsay. Present Edifice Built 1836 — Map (db m41320) HM
10New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Eatons Corners Post Office & Store
On Eatons Corners Road (County Route 147) at Bramans Corners Road (County Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Eatons Corners Road.
Site of post office & store established about 1820 by Lemuel Eaton and run for years. He brought the mail each Saturday on horseback from Amsterdam. — Map (db m29760) HM
11New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — 26 — Esperance WitchLegends & Lore
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Old Highway 30 (County Route 157), on the right when traveling west on Western Turnpike.
Lived Near Here In 1800s. French Settler Accused Of Witchcraft By New England Settlers. Killed By Silver Bullet Shot Through Her Window — Map (db m109404) HM
12New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Friends Meeting House
On New York State Route 7, on the right when traveling west.
Friends Meeting House Erected 1807 Near Site Of Original Log Structure 1st Preacher—Ezekiel Tripp Society Organized About 1790 — Map (db m6043) HM
13New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Frost Homestead
On Mariaville Road (County Route 159) at Batter Street (County Route 94), on the right when traveling west on Mariaville Road.
This house was built by James Frost in 1834, using reclaimed portions from the Featherstonhaugh Mansion built in 1808 — Map (db m6040) HM
14New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Great Lot 92
Near Lake Road (County Route 88) 0.6 miles east of Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the left when traveling east.
The boundaries of the County Forest Preserve are the same as they were when Elkanoh Rockwell leased this land from James Duane in 1794. Duane held 50,000 acres in the area then known as Duane's Bush. He divided his land into hundred acre . . . — Map (db m42061) HM
15New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Home of William North
On North Mansion Road at Duane Lake Road, on the right when traveling north on North Mansion Road.
Home, Erected 1784 - Of - William North Born 1755 Died 1836 ————————— Soldier Throughout The Revolution Aide De Camp To Baron Steuben Adjutant General Of The Provisional . . . — Map (db m27494) HM
16New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — James Duane
On Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike.
Born 1732 buried here 1797. In Continental Congress Provincial Convention, Mayor of New York, State Senator, Federal Judge. — Map (db m48921) HM
17New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — 16 — Michael Righter — Legends & Lore —
Near Duanesburg Road (New York State Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
Michael Righter 1718-1804 Buried Here First Permanent Settler of Duanesburg Who Lived In Small Cave Near Here ca 1765 Before Building a Log Cabin — Map (db m109359) HM
18New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Sherburne Tannery
On Batter Street (County Route 94) near North Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Near site of old Sherburne Tannery Est. by John Sherburne about 1790. After clearing land the business brought him over $100,000. — Map (db m66740) HM
19New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Tory Tree Site
On Eaton Corners Road (New York State Route 147), on the right when traveling north.
During the Revolution a Tory stuck his poplar walking stick in hasty escape from capture by a Continental surprise — Map (db m6041) HM
20New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — Town of Duanesburg
On Duanesburg Road (New York State Route 7) at U.S. 20, on the right on Duanesburg Road.
A grateful community dedicates this memorial to the men and women who have honorably served this country — Map (db m130290) WM
21New York (Schenectady County), Duanesburg — William North
On Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike.
William North Born 1755 Buried here 1836 Aide to Steuben in 1779 General in U. S. Army Son in law of James Duane Assemblyman and Speaker — Map (db m5518) HM
22New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — A Former Lake
On West Glenville Road, on the left when traveling east.
Just north of these gravel knolls is the basin of a postglacial lake. Here men of an Arctic type once lived and hunted — Map (db m127351) HM
23New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — A Notable Home
On Amsterdam Road (New York State Route 5), on the right.
Here about 1720 stood the first house in this part of the valley. Home of seven generations of the Van Eps family. — Map (db m129706) HM
24New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Alplaus
On Alplaus Ave. at Bruce Drive, on the right when traveling west on Alplaus Ave..
Formerly “Aal Plaats” from Dutch meaning “place of eels.” French and Indians camped at Alplaus Creek on the eve of Schenectady Massacre 1690. — Map (db m125364) HM
25New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Beukendaal. 1748
On Sacandaga Road (New York State Route 157), on the right when traveling north.
Dutch Word Meaning Beechdale. DeGraff House Where 40 Schenectady Militia Fought Off French- Indian Raiding Party Town of GlenvilleMap (db m104952) HM
26New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Cement Mill
On Touareuna Road, on the left when traveling west.
Here, 1825-45, stood the kiln and mill of John Van Eps & Sons, making the first hydraulic cement in this part of the state — Map (db m130684) HM
27New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Fall Tree Kill
On West Glenville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Named by the first settlers of the region. Here, his primitive bridge a fallen tree, the red man crossed this stream — Map (db m127354) HM
28New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — First Church in Glenville
On Wolf Hollow Road at Hatcher Ave., on the right when traveling north on Wolf Hollow Road.
First Church In Glenville Built 1785, Here Stood The "Church At The Woestina" (Church In The Wilderness) Removed To Rotterdam 1812 — Map (db m105176) HM
29New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Hoffmans Ferry
On Mohawk Turnpike/Amsterdam Road (New York State Route 5) at Wolf Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on Mohawk Turnpike/Amsterdam Road.
Here About 1790 Harmanus Vedder Established A Ferry Which Bore His Name Until 1835 When The Ferry Rights Were Bought By J. Hoffman — Map (db m105177) HM
30New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Josias Swart Homestead
On New York State Route 5 at Johnson Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 5.
Called the sixth flat, Josias Swart, b. 1653, received a deed from the Trustees of Schenectady August 5, 1713 — Map (db m130345) HM
31New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Kinaquariones
On Touareuna Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of archaic Algonkian village. Its corn pits yet remains. Through this vale ran a great and ancient path, trod by many races. — Map (db m130339) HM
32New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Primitive Path
On West Glenville Road, on the left when traveling east.
Here ran a great and well-beaten path by the archaic Algonkin and other nations, going between the sea coast and the interior — Map (db m127348) HM
33New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Primitive Path
On West Glenville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Here ran a great and well-beaten path used by the archaic Algonkin and other nations, going between the sea coast and interior — Map (db m127353) HM
34New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Sacandaga Road
On Sacandaga Road (New York State Route 147), on the right when traveling north.
New York Sacandaga Road Cut Through The Primitive Forest By Early Settlers Along An Indian Trail Leading To The Sacandaga Region And Canada. — Map (db m104957) HM
35New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Sacandaga Road
On New York State Route 147 at Charlton Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 147.
Cut through primitive forest by early settlers along an Indian trail leading Sacandaga Region and Canada — Map (db m126936) HM
36New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Schenectady County Veterans Memorial
On Freedmans Bridge Road at New York State Route 50, on the right when traveling south on Freedmans Bridge Road.
. . . — Map (db m149031) WM
37New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Seeley House
Near Freeman's Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
Farm of John F. Seeley, 19th Century broom corn grower, broom manufacturer. First bridge erected here in 1855 by Volney Freeman — Map (db m125398) HM
38New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Site of a Tavern
On Sacandaga Road (New York State Route 147) at Ridge Road (County Route 49), on the right when traveling south on Sacandaga Road.
New York Site Of A Tavern Kept By Nicholas S. Van Patten. First Glenville Town Meeting Held Here Jan. 2, 1821 — Map (db m104983) HM
39New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — The Beukendaal Battle
On Sacandaga Road (New York State Route 147), on the right when traveling north.
1748         1929 In Memory Of The Men Who Were Killed In This Ravine In The Beukendaal Battle On July 18, 1748 By The Canadian Indians John A. Bradt Johannes Marinus Peter Vrooman Daniel Van Antwerpen Cornelis Viele, . . . — Map (db m102619) HM
40New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Van Vleck Home
On West Glenville Road at Lovers Lane, on the left when traveling east on West Glenville Road.
Here, about 1770, Harmanus Van Vleck cleared a tract and built his house in the dense forest, yet haunt of the wolf, bear, and panther — Map (db m127352) HM
41New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Vedder Tavern
On New York State Route 5 1 mile from New York State Route 103, on the left when traveling west.
Built by Schermerhorn family in 1676 and 1769 on east end of seventh flat. For many years kept as a tavern by Albert Vedder. — Map (db m130349) HM
42New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Wolf Hollow
On Wolf Hollow Road at Hoffman's Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Wolf Hollow Road.
A Fault And Displacement of 1000 Feet in Earth's Surface Rocks. Here, In 1669, The Mohawks Ambushed Their Algonkian Invaders — Map (db m105175) HM
43New York (Schenectady County), Glenville — Wolf Hollow
On Hoffman's Hill Road near Wolf Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north.
New York Wolf Hollow A Fault And Displacement Of 1000 Feet In Earth's Surface Rocks. Here, In 1669, The Mohawks Ambushed Their Algonkian Invaders — Map (db m105189) HM
44New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — Edith M. Boldebuck1915-1981
On River Road, on the right.
Edith M. Boldebuck, a leading GE patent holder, played a key role in the developments of plastics and insulating materials. — Map (db m123052) HM
45New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — John Brown Hiking Trails and Mohawk River State Park
Near River Road (County Route 19) south of Line Drive, on the left when traveling south.
History of the John Brown Hiking Trails and Mohawk River State Park Named for local preservationist, the John Brown Hiking Trails wind through 100 acres on Niskayuna Town land and 117 acres on the Mohawk River State Park, formerly the . . . — Map (db m158316) HM
46New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — Raymond F. Loucks
On Balltown Road (New York State Route 146) at Van Antwerp Road, on the right when traveling south on Balltown Road.
In Memory Of Raymond F. Loucks Town Attorney 1958-1967 County Attorney 1968-1977 And All Who Served The Town Of Niskayuna — Map (db m146105) HM
47New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — The Ferry Road Bridge & Its Surroundings… A Brief History
Near Ferry Road.
This area was the site of rich Native American agricultural fields and extensive trade paths. In the 17th century and 18th centuries, Dutch colonists and other European settlers farmed here and transported their goods on those same paths. Boats . . . — Map (db m126661) HM
48New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — The Historic Rexford AqueductA feature of the National Historic Landmark - New York State Canal System - The Erie Canal
On New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling north.
In 1817, the Erie Canal was established under the management of the Erie Canal Commission. The canal was dug from Albany to Buffalo 4’ deep and 40’ wide with stone locks 15’x 90’. The locks were the limiting factor on boat size, and the efficiency . . . — Map (db m128557) HM
49New York (Schenectady County), Niskayuna — Welcome to the Colonie Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Path
Near Old River Road.
The Town of Colonie includes 10.2 miles of riverfront along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. The bike-hike trail which parallels the river and canal is part of the 359 mile NYS Canalway Trail stretching from Buffalo to Albany. Points of interest . . . — Map (db m127029) HM
50New York (Schenectady County), Pattersonville — Johnson Hall – 1763Johnstown — Historic New York —
On New York Thruway (U.S. I-90), on the right when traveling west.
          Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), Indian trader, statesman, diplomat and Colonial Empire Builder, in 1763 built Johnson Hall, the center of his estate and the scene of many Indian conferences.           Coming from Ireland in 1738, . . . — Map (db m75961) HM
51New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — 10th Ward War MemorialBellevue, New York
On Broadway at Guilderland Avenue, in the median on Broadway.
To the honor of those from the 10th ward who so gloriously served their country in World War II 1941-1945 These gave their all in World War II John A. Alois, Stanley Best, Ralph R. Bouck, Joseph Caiazzo, James F. Dorning, Albert Desimone, . . . — Map (db m133937) WM
52New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Early Frontier
In its early years, Schenectady was a frontier community, centered on farming and trade with the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy (or Haudenosaunee). Life for early settlers was highly focused on the Mohawk River. One of the most precious . . . — Map (db m146897) HM
53New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23Erie Canal Lock 23
Near Rice Road near Schermerhorn Road.
The stonework surrounding you is the remains of lock 23 of the Enlarged Erie Canal. Canal boats, drawn by mules and horses, passed through the chambers on either side of you on their way toward revolutionizing transportation in the mid-nineteenth . . . — Map (db m25101) HM
54New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Enlarged Lock 23
Near Rice Road.
About 3000 feet from modern Lock 8 is Lock 23, built in 1841 during the enlargement of the Erie Canal (1836-1862). It replaced original Erie Canal Lock 26. Enlarging the canal became imperative by the mid-1830's after user demand outstripped the . . . — Map (db m93716) HM
55New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Gateway LandingSchenectady Harbor 1660 - 1820
On SCCC Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Head of navigation on the Mohawk, this thriving gateway post funneled traders, soldiers and settlers west for over 160 years. Warehouses -- filled with furs, grain, salt, potash and other goods -- lined the far bank of the Binnekill. Hundreds of . . . — Map (db m53146) HM
56New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — George S. Haswell III1946 - 1994
On SCCC Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Mariner, master of the batteau Discovery, which departed this harbor August 21, 1992, on the 200th anniversary of Schuyler's Expedition, through her final voyage to Onondaga Lake, July 9th 1994; there he was struck by lightning and died, July . . . — Map (db m51122) HM
57New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — George WestinghouseAn American Leader — Veteran - Inventor - Businessman —
On Broadway at Westinghouse Place, in the median on Broadway.
Born October 6, 1846    Central Bridge, New York Died March 12, 1914    Buried in Arlington National Cemetery Educated in Schenectady   Attended Union College Civil War Veteran of the Union Army and Navy 1863,1865 Founded Westinghouse . . . — Map (db m134086) HM
58New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Home of Jimmy Carter
Near un-named cul-de-sac off of Duanesburg Road.
U.S. Army Rotterdam Housing Area Home of Jimmy Carter October 1952 - October 1953 James Earl Carter, Jr., President of the United States 1977-1981, and his wife Rosalynn, lived in Quarters Number 7 when he . . . — Map (db m6870) HM
59New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Schenectady
On The loop to SUNY/Schenectady, on the right when traveling west.
From the beginning, it was the waterway that attracted people to Schenectady. Dutch settlers founded Schenectady in 1661 as part of the New Netherland Colony. The name "Schenectady" is said to be derived from the Mohawk word for "on the side of the . . . — Map (db m146740) HM
60New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam — Vedder Family Cemetery
Near West Campbell Road.
This historic burial plot contains the remains of descendants of Harmen Albertse Vedder, an original settler of Schenectady. He purchased the land and built a home in 1672. Harmen died around 1715 and is probably buried here. After purchasing this . . . — Map (db m23020) HM
61New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam Junction — Alan Fairbanks
On Riverside Drive (New York State Route 5S), on the right when traveling west.
Died November 28, 2006 due to a spinal cord injury caused by a car-bike crash at this crossing, October 29, 2006. The white "ghost bike” has been standing watch as a memorial to Alan since 2007, awaiting the current design to be installed . . . — Map (db m130990) HM
62New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam Junction — Jan Mabee House
On Main Street (New York State Route 5S), on the right when traveling west.
Built Circa 1705 Occupied for 3 Centuries The Farmstead Features 2 Distinct Styles Of Dutch Architecture — Map (db m32192) HM
63New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam Junction — Jan Mabee House
On Main Street (New York State Route 5S), on the right when traveling west.
Built Circa 1705 Occupied For 3 Centuries The Farmstead Features 2 Distinct Styles Of Dutch Architecture — Map (db m73814) HM
64New York (Schenectady County), Rotterdam Junction — Plotter Kill Aqueduct
On 5S, on the left.
These stone arches are the remains of an aqueduct that conveyed the Erie Canal across the Plotter Kill Creek. Aqueducts were used to carry the canal and its towpath over rivers, ravines, and other obstructions. They each consisted of an arched stone . . . — Map (db m125976) HM
65New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — "Big Boy"ALCo's Mighty 4-8-8-4
On Harborside Drive, on the right when traveling south.
"Big Boy” was a lot of rolling steel - a whopping 1,250,000 pounds, or 612.5 tons of it with its tender included. The American Locomotive Company built 25 of these mammoth locomotives for the Union Pacific Railroad between the years . . . — Map (db m125487) HM
66New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — 12th Ward World War II Memorial
On Iroquois Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In gratitude to the men and women of the 12th Ward who served their country in the Second World War. left plaque: Dedicated to the patriotism and valor of the more than fifteen hundred men and women of the Twelfth Ward who served in the . . . — Map (db m138067) WM
67New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — 1418 Union
On Union Street (New York State Route 146) at McKellan Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
Home of Harriet Leonard Colburn. First Regent 1911 of Schenectady Chapter NSDAR. Suffragist, musician, leader of civic organizations. — Map (db m135613) HM
68New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — 1832-1838
On Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Site of S&S RR (Schenectady and Saratoga Railroad) Subway — Map (db m128758) HM
69New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De
On State Street (New York State Route 5) just south of Stanford Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Trail Through Open Pines Wagon, Stagecoach and Military Road. Now State St. and Route 5 to Albany — Map (db m51127) HM
70New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — ALCo Site
On Nott Street near Maxon Rd., on the right when traveling east.
On this three-acre plot in 1848 was founded the locomotive works which prospered until 1968 as American Locomotive Co. — Map (db m38348) HM
71New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — ALCo's Legacy
The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and its predecessor, Schenectady Locomotive Works, manufactured locomotives from 1849 until 1969. For 120 years they designed and sold high quality, state-of-the-art locomotives to railroads and governments on . . . — Map (db m125514) HM
72New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — ALCo's Legacy
The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and its predecessor, Schenectady Locomotive Works, manufactured locomotives from 1849 until 1969. For 120 years they designed and sold high quality, state-of-the-art locomotives to railroads and governments on . . . — Map (db m125519) HM
73New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Arendt Van Curler
On Union Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Union Street.
To honor the memory of Arendt Van Curler Acknowledged leader of the fifteen original settlers of Schenectady. Born at Nijkerk, Holland, 1620; Came to New Amsterdam, 1638; To Schenectady, 1662; Resided here until death. . . . — Map (db m15029) HM
74New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Bradt House1735
On Schermerhorn Road west of Rice Road, on the left when traveling east.
Early type of Dutch farmhouse. To west was Woestina (Wilderness) — Map (db m123077) HM
75New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — ca 1786
On Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
John Baptist Van Epps was a fur trader and also operated a fleet of boats. At this site he ran the ferry dock at which George Washington landed on one of his visits to Schenectady. — Map (db m128741) HM
76New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — ca 1850
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
First Schenectady home of Dr. Charles Proteus Steinmetz — Map (db m130186) HM
77New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Casey JonesLegendary Engineer
Railroads and railroading are an integral part of our nation's songbook. By the early 20th century, that included songs such as John Henry, the mythical steel-drivin' man;" The Wabash Cannonball, a locomotive with "no equal;” . . . — Map (db m125474) HM
78New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Circa 1824Mary and James Carley House
On Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built on land granted in 1662 to Jacques Van Slyck, son of a Mohawk woman, Otstoch, and Cornelius Van Slyck. Site of Van Slyck’s tavern 1671. Structure replaces the buildings destroyed in the Great Fire of 1819. — Map (db m128802) HM
79New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Clench's Tavern
On State Street (New York State Route 5) at Washington Ave., on the right when traveling east on State Street.
Here St Georges Lodge No 6 F & AM Formed June 1774 Here Washington Was Entertained By Civil and Military Authorities June 30, 1782 — Map (db m51163) HM
80New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Commemorating Massacre
On Front Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
Commemorating Massacre of Feb. 8-9,1690. One Hundred and Fourteen French and Ninety-Six Indians Entered During Night at North Gate, Located at this Point. Assault was Commenced Here. Seventy Houses were Burned, Sixty Persons Killed and . . . — Map (db m77520) HM
81New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Cur Non?
On Front Street at Governors Lane, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Cur Non! On June 11, 1825 Major General Marquis De Lafayette, Soldier, Statesman, Citizen of France And of the United States, Was the Guest of the Honorable Joseph C. Yates, Governor of The State . . . — Map (db m34319) HM
82New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Dutch Church
On Union Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
Founded Before 1680. First Mohawk Valley Church From Its Academy of 1785 Grew Union College, 1795. — Map (db m77728) HM
83New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Early Smithy
On Broadway near Fairview Ave., on the right when traveling west.
On this corner site stood first Bellevue Blacksmith shop, from 1885 to 1925. Started by Julius Zander, followed by Julius Zemke. — Map (db m49268) HM
84New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Edison and SteinmetzTwo founding fathers of electricity
On Erie Boulevard at South Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on Erie Boulevard.
Thomas Edison was a brilliant inventor and entrepreneur. Charles Steinmetz was a mathematical genius in the field of electrical engineering. Both epitomized the American dream for success. Edison was profoundly hearing-impaired and Steinmetz . . . — Map (db m130634) HM
85New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Ellis Hospital
On Jay Street at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north on Jay Street.
Built 1893 on this site,replacing 1885 Dispensary. It became City Hall Annex in 1906 as hospital moved to Nott Street location. — Map (db m58342) HM
86New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — First Mill
On Mill Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Site Of First Mill Built By Sweer Teunise On Mill Kill 1666. Destroyed By Flood 1673 and Rebuilt. First Industry Of The Mohawk Valley — Map (db m51121) HM
87New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Free Masonry
On Washington Ave. at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Ave.. Reported missing.
St George's Lodge, No. 6 F. & A. M. Founded Here 1774 Under Auspices Of Sir John Johnson, Grand Master, New York Colony — Map (db m51170) HM
88New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Freemasonry
Near Water Street at Fuller Street, on the right when traveling south.
St. George's Lodge No. 6 F. & A.M. Founded Here 1774 Under Auspices of Sir John Johnson Grand Master, New York Colony — Map (db m143156) HM
89New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — GE Realty Plot
On Rugby Road, on the right when traveling west.
E.K Rossiter, T.H. Ellet, W.T.B. Mynderse, and A.J. Russell were among the major architects who designed houses here. — Map (db m125443) HM
90New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — General Electric Building 32
On Erie Blvd, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in 1892 for Thomas Edison's research on lighting and later for Doppler Radar development for the United States Government was restored in 1998 by Warren Camp with support from The City Of Schenectady and The New York . . . — Map (db m66125) HM
91New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders
Near North Brandywine Avenue (New York State Route 146).
Historic Vale Cemetery Vale Cemetery opened in 1857 as a non-denominational, not-for-profit cemetery and a classic example of the Rural Cemetery Movement. The Rural Cemetery Movement envisioned cemeteries as public places with parks, lakes, . . . — Map (db m135164) HM
92New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Home of Aaron Dickinson
On Washington Ave. at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Ave..
1863 Home of Aaron Dickinson, blacksmith and his wife Elizabeth Home of J. Teller Schoolcraft while he was Mayor of Schenectady (1914-1915) Site of store owned by John Prince (New York State Assembly member, after whom . . . — Map (db m56484) HM
93New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Hotel Van Curler
On Washington Ave at State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south on Washington Ave.
Hotel Van Curler Built 1925 Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — Map (db m50859) HM
94New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Ignacy Jan Paderewski1860     1941
On Irving Street, on the right when traveling south.
1860     1941 In This Auditorium On October 8, 1917 At The 35-th National Convention Of The Polish Roman - Catholic Union Of America Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish Pianist And Statesman Prime Minister Of Poland - 1919 Leader Of . . . — Map (db m101770) HM
95New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Issac J. Truax Tavern1757-1805
On Kings Road, on the left when traveling south.
Site of a 18th Century tavern on the King’s Highway. — Map (db m127554) HM
96New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — John Glen House 1740
On Washington Ave.. Reported missing.
John Glen House 1740 Washington Occupied N.E. Bedroom, Second Floor On First Visit to Schenectady In 1775 — Map (db m32541) HM
97New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — John Howard Payne
On Union Street at Library Lane, on the right when traveling west on Union Street.
To the memory of John Howard Payne, the author of Home Sweet Home. A student at Union College in the Class of 1810. ‘Mid the pleasures and palaces Though I may roam Be it ever so humble There’s no place like home A charm from the . . . — Map (db m130631) HM
98New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Joseph C. Yates
On Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here Was Born Joseph C. Yates, Nov. 9, 1768. He was the First Mayor of Schenectady, State Senator, Judge of the Supreme Court, and Governor of the State of New York, Died at his Residence, East Corner Governor's Lane, March . . . — Map (db m33771) HM
99New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — M-7 Day
On Washington Ave. at State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling north on Washington Ave..
Saturday April 10, 1943 On this spot representatives of the British Eight Army paid tribute to American Locomotive Co. Workers — Map (db m51131) HM
100New York (Schenectady County), Schenectady — Mother Of FraternitiesUnion College
On Union Street at Nott Terrace, on the right when traveling west on Union Street.
. . . — Map (db m135007) HM

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