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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Albany County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Albany 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 Albany County, NY (332) Columbia County, NY (208) Greene County, NY (95) Rensselaer County, NY (150) Saratoga County, NY (459) Schenectady County, NY (154) Schoharie County, NY (112)  AlbanyCounty(332) Albany County (332)  ColumbiaCounty(208) Columbia County (208)  GreeneCounty(95) Greene County (95)  RensselaerCounty(150) Rensselaer County (150)  SaratogaCounty(459) Saratoga County (459)  SchenectadyCounty(154) Schenectady County (154)  SchoharieCounty(112) Schoharie County (112)
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101► New York (Albany County), Albany — Uncle Dan —
On South Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) at Second Avenue, on the right on South Pearl Street.
One Second Avenue birthplace of Daniel P. O'Connell November 13, 1885. Albany Democratic leader 1923 to 1977. — — Map (db m131671) HM
102► New York (Albany County), Albany — Union Station — National Register of Historic Places —
On Broadway just north of Steuben Street, on the right when traveling north.
Formerly Union Station Listed on The National Register of Historic Places Constructed 1898-1900 for New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Restored and renovated 1984-1986 by Norstar Bankcorp — — Map (db m149334) HM
103► New York (Albany County), Albany — United Traction Company Building — National Register of Historic Places —
On Columbia Street at Broadway, on the right when traveling west on Columbia Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m147135) HM
104► New York (Albany County), Albany — Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) —
On Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling east.
Shaker Creek provided water for both the canning and laundry operations. The first laundry, done on December 12, 1859, used a steam powered washing machine. Albany County used the building for laundry until the mid 1980s. Today it is a . . . — — Map (db m115674) HM
105► New York (Albany County), Albany — Washington Avenue Armory —
On Washington Avenue (New York State Route 5) at Lark Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
2006 Preservation Merit Award Adaptive Use — — Map (db m115739) HM
106► New York (Albany County), Albany — Washington Park — Albany 300 — 1686-1986 • Still Making History —
On New Scotland Avenue (Washington Park Road) at Madison Avenue (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on New Scotland Avenue (Washington Park Road).
Attained its present form in the years 1869-1884 Design attributed to the concepts of renowned Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmsted — — Map (db m138130) HM
107► New York (Albany County), Alcove — Paper Mills —
On New York State Route 143 at County Route 111, on the left when traveling west on State Route 143.
1818 Ephraim Andrews acquires cloth dressing and wool carding mills. By 1850 John E. Andrews establishes a straw paper making mill — — Map (db m131759) HM
108► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Altamont —
On Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
Incorporated as a village 1890. Officers: President Hiram Griggs; Trustees Smith Philley, Jesse Crounse. Henry A. Wilbur — — Map (db m49530) HM
109► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 2 — Altamont Free Library — Altamont, New York — The Museum In The Streets —
Near Main Street (New York State Route 156).
The Village's First Freight and passenger train station was built in 1864, only months after the first train passed through Knowersville. In 1896 the old station was moved south along the tracks. In 1897, it was replaced by the newest, . . . — — Map (db m115732) HM
110► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Altamont High School —
On Grand Street, on the right when traveling north.
New York Site Of Altamont High School 1901 - 1954 Altamont High Alumni Association September 1995 — — Map (db m66983) HM
111► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street (New York State Route 146) at Gun Club Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Welcome to Altamont The Village of Altamont and its immediate surroundings were once part of a tract of land deeded in 1630 by the Dutch West India Company to Killian Van Rensselaer (c. 1586-1643),a wealthy 17th century Dutch diamond . . . — — Map (db m132693) HM
112► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 4 — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets — Wayside Inn/Posada Wayside —
On Main Street (New York State Route 156) at Altamont Boulevard (New York State Route 156), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
GEORGE SEVERSON (1766-1813), a grandson of Jurrian Severson, one of the area's first settlers, built the Wayside Inn ca. 1785 along the wagon track that is now Main Street. The site of the Inn was approximately half way between the farms . . . — — Map (db m145191) HM
113► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 10 — Beebe Harness Shop —
On Maple Avenue.
IN 1887, CHARLES V. BEEBE received a patent for an easy riding, swing attachment for farm equipment seats. In 1891,he moved to Altamont and opened a harness shop in the Ostrander Building, in what is now 125 Maple Avenue. In 1895, Mr. Beebe . . . — — Map (db m131475) HM
114► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Dedicated —
On Main Street.
Dedicated to those who served our country in all wars. For the glory of God and American independence. — — Map (db m131474) WM
115► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Dr. Jonathan Johnson —
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) just west of Dunnsville Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of house of Dr. Jonathan Johnson first physician in Dunnsville who came here on horseback in 1808 surgeon in War of 1812 — — Map (db m91509) HM
116► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 12 — Enterprise Building —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling north.
IN 1879, JAMES OSTRANDER BOUGHT a large lot on Church Street, and built a thriving shoe business. In 1882, he sold a portion of the lot to Charles Taber, who opened a tin shop on the site. Both businesses were lost in the 1886 fire, . . . — — Map (db m131455) HM
117► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Family Cemetery —
On Brandle Road 0.1 miles south of Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling south.
Family Cemetery Of Early Pioneer Jurrian Severson Grave of John J. Vanaernam Ensign, Revolutionary War Born 1730 - Died 1814 — — Map (db m44022) HM
118► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 11 — Fire Department/Village Hall — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146) when traveling west.
The Altamont Hose Company No. 1 was organized in May 1893, with 25 citizens appointed as members by the Village Trustees. The Company's first location was rented space at the Temperance Hall on Lincoln Avenue. In 1926, the Company . . . — — Map (db m131453) HM
119► New York (Albany County), Altamont — First Inn and Store —
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Dunnsville Road (New York State Route 397), on the right when traveling west on Western Turnpike.
Site of First Inn and Store kept in Dunnsville by John E. Winne 1800-1830 — — Map (db m142750) HM
120► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 276 — Henry Crounse —
On Picard Road, on the right when traveling east.
Union Army Captain NY 91st Regiment Co. D Lived and Farmed on this Site from ca. 1822 Until his Death in 1901 — — Map (db m128002) HM
121► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 8 — Home Front Cafe — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling west.
ON 2 APRIL 1864, DAVID BECKER purchased an acre of land from Conrad Crounse for $400, along the newly laid railroad tracks. On this land, Silas Hilton and Benjamin Crounse built a dry goods store, with rooms to let upstairs. The store . . . — — Map (db m131500) HM
122► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Indian Ladder Farms —
On Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the left when traveling west.
Established 1916 by Peter G. Ten Eyck, Congressman and Commissioner of Agriculture, operated as a dairy and apple orchard. — — Map (db m135951) HM
123► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Inn of George Severson —
On Altamont Blvd (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling east.
Old Schoharie Road Built at close of Revolution First Post Office of West Guilderland as this place was then called — — Map (db m49847) HM
124► New York (Albany County), Altamont — John Groot —
On Western Avenue (County Route 397), on the right when traveling south.
Farm and Burial Place John Groot Officer 3d Regiment Albany County Militia War of Revolution — — Map (db m43885) HM
125► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 27 — Knowersville — Altamont, New York — Museum In The Streets —
On Gun Club Road at Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling north on Gun Club Road.
Few settlers ventured into the wilderness prior to the War of Independence. Roads were barely expanded trails between settlements. The Great Western Turnpike (now US Route 20) carried travelers west from Albany. Following ancient routes . . . — — Map (db m133581) HM
126► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 15 — Lincoln Avenue School — Altamont, New York — Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling north.
BY 1879, THE POPULATION of Knowersville had grown sufficiently to merit the construction of a larger school, and the hamlet's third school building was constructed that year on School Street, later renamed Lincoln Avenue. The Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m131471) HM
127► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Old Plank Road —
On Main Street (New York State Route 146) at Schoharie Plank Road East, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Schoharie to Albany Followed this Route Chartered 1849 Abandoned 1867 — — Map (db m44861) HM
128► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 1 — Orsini Park — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street (New York State Route 156) at Maple Avenur (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
ORSINI PARK WAS CARVED FROM LAND the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad purchased from George Severson (1794-1883) in the early 1850s for the railroad's right-of-way. In addition to the railroad tracks, the land included room for a depot, a . . . — — Map (db m131477) HM WM
129► New York (Albany County), Altamont — Severson House —
On Main Street (New York State Route 146) at Brandle Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Built by Early Settler Jurrian Severson Located on Map of West Manor Rensselaerswyck, 1767 — — Map (db m44897) HM
130► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 16 — St. John’s Lutheran Church — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, designed by Albany architect Charles Nichols and built by contractor George Rockefeller in 1871-72 was the first church built in Knowersville. The original church building was 42 x 62 feet and, completely . . . — — Map (db m131427) HM
131► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 14 — The Carriage Works — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling north.
HENRY LOCKWOOD BUILT THE FIRST carriage factory in Knowersville in 1874. The VanBenscoten brothers and Charles B. Warner operated the business until the April 1886 Great Fire consumed the original building and much of the stock. . . . — — Map (db m131468) HM
132► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 5 — The Fredendall Funeral Home/La Funeraria Fredendall — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Helderburg Street at Main Street (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling west on Helderburg Street.
The Fredendall Funeral Home is the oldest continuously operated business in Altamont. In 1877, cabinet maker John Thierolf arrived in the village from Albany and soon established a thriving furniture business. Wood crafters were often . . . — — Map (db m145181) HM
133► New York (Albany County), Altamont — 13 — The Great Fire — Altamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Road (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling north.
On 30 April 1886, Fire Tore through the business district of Knowersville, leveling all five buildings of the Lockwood Estate, including the drug and dry goods store of Davenport & Fredericks, the carriage factory of VanBenscoten & . . . — — Map (db m131465) HM
134► New York (Albany County), Berne — 347 — Anti-Rent —
On Helderberge Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
Convention Held Here January 15, 1845. Delegates From 11 Counties Petitioned State To End Unjust Land Lease System. — — Map (db m131413) HM
135► New York (Albany County), Berne — Ax Factory —
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling south.
Established by Daniel Simmons in 1825. Said to be the first factory in the United States to make axes from cast steel — — Map (db m62839) HM
136► New York (Albany County), Berne — Cheese Factory —
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) 0.4 miles north of New York State Route 443, on the right when traveling north.
First in Town of Berne Built in 1878 and Made 495 Pounds in a Single Day — — Map (db m57477) HM
137► New York (Albany County), Berne — Dedicated —
On Helderberg Trail (Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the of those who served in all wars — — Map (db m131422) WM
138► New York (Albany County), Berne — Earliest House —
On Tabor Road at Lendrum Road, on the right when traveling south on Tabor Road.
Built About 1750 By Peter Weidman, A Swiss, Stood On This Site — — Map (db m101715) HM
139► New York (Albany County), Berne — East Berne —
On Main Street near Helderberg Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling south.
Formerly Called Werner's Mills And Philadelphia — — Map (db m50538) HM
140► New York (Albany County), Berne — Johannes Dietz —
On Switzkill Road (County Route 1), on the right when traveling south.
Near this spot in September 1781 Johannes Dietz and seven members of his family were massacred by Tories and Indians. — — Map (db m30756) HM
141► New York (Albany County), Berne — Mill Site —
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling south.
For Carding and Fulling Mill Built at an Early Date by Malachi Whipple William H. Ball And Lyman Dwight — — Map (db m57478) HM
142► New York (Albany County), Berne — Pioneer —
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) at Stranahan Lane, on the right when traveling south on Berne-Altamont Road.
Col. Jesse Wood of Long Island Settled Here About 1800. Served in War of 1812. Died July 23, 1853 At Age Of 83 Years — — Map (db m101719) HM
143► New York (Albany County), Berne — Reformed Dutch Church —
On Helderburg Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling east.
Organized 1763. First Pastor Johannes Schuyler 1767. Oldest Church in County outside of Albany — — Map (db m50191) HM
144► New York (Albany County), Berne — Schools —
On Heldeberg Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
In 1812 there were 21 school districts in Town of Berne and 30 the next year. In 1816 there were 1710 pupils in school — — Map (db m62840) HM
145► New York (Albany County), Berne — Weidman Home —
On Helderberg Trail, on the right when traveling east.
The Largest House in Berne With Ten Fireplaces Built By Peter Weidman In 1800, Stood On This Site — — Map (db m101717) HM
146► New York (Albany County), Berne — West Berne —
On New York State Route 443 near Dutch Settlement Road (County Route 9), on the right when traveling east.
West Berne Called Mechanicsville 1830-34 Because So Many Mechanics Lived Here — — Map (db m73433) HM
147► New York (Albany County), Clarksville — Clark House —
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443), on the left when traveling west.
Built c. 1828 for Adam A. Clark and wife Betsy. Clarksville named in his honor Apr. 16, 1833. First Clarksville postmaster 1826-1841. Local innkeeper. — — Map (db m142470) HM
148► New York (Albany County), Clarksville — Harmanus Bogardus House / Blacksmith Shop —
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443) 0.1 miles west of Tarrytown Road, on the left when traveling west.
( east face ) Site of Harmanus Bogardus House Built by Bogardus c.1803. Adam A. Clark House 1822-1838. John Crookes House 1864-1868. Morgan E. Barber House 1882-1918. Burned in Great Fire of 1918. ( west face . . . — — Map (db m142472) HM
149► New York (Albany County), Clarksville — Houghtaling House —
On County Route 312, on the right when traveling south.
Built before 1770 by Teunis Houghtaling, born May 18, 1740 - died May 20, 1806. Listed on National Register June 28, 2004. — — Map (db m135121) HM
150► New York (Albany County), Clarksville — Meed House —
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443) at Tarrytown Road, on the left when traveling east on Delaware Turnpike.
Built about 1810 by Harmanus Bogardus for Henry L. Meed, first postmaster of Bethlehem P.O. from 1812-1826. P.O. was here. Bethlehem supervisor 1821-1822 — — Map (db m142469) HM
151► New York (Albany County), Clarksville — Site of the Battle of Clarksville —
On Cass Hill Road at Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling north on Cass Hill Road.
On Dec.3, 1839, during the Anti-Rent Wars, Sheriff Artcher and his posse marched from Albany to Clarksville. They met their first resistance here. — — Map (db m50488) HM
152► New York (Albany County), Coeymans — Coeymans — The World War —
On Westetrlo Street Extended, in the median.
A tribute to those from this town who served their country in the World War — — Map (db m131674) WM
153► New York (Albany County), Coeymans — Coeymans —
On Main Street (New York State Route 143) at Westerlo Street, in the median on Main Street.
Town formed March 18, 1791 from Watervliet. A part went to form Westerlo in 1815. Named from the patentee Barent Pieterson Coeymans — — Map (db m135122) HM
154► New York (Albany County), Coeymans Hollow — 1780 Shear Farm —
On New York State Route 143, on the left when traveling west.
Built by Israel Shear. Restored 1980 by Paul & Nancy Caswell. Placed on State Register of Historic Places October 9, 1996. National Register Dec. 6, 1996 — — Map (db m131672) HM
155► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — A Park Named Craner * Cohoes Recalls a Hero — Cohoes Remembers Vets Craner Park Cohoes, NY Saturday, May 20, 2006 —
On North Mohawk Street near Devlin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Robert Craner was born in 1933 to Grace and Alfred Craner and grew up at 27 Church Street in the "Orchard" section of Cohoes. He graduated from the local Catholic Central High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 19. Craner . . . — — Map (db m40821) HM
156► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — An Urban Refuge —
On Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Peebles Island State Park is located in the city of Cohoes (Albany County) and the village of Waterford (Saratoga County). Surrounded by the third and fourth branches of the Mohawk River, this 191-acre park includes Polrump, Goat, and Peebles . . . — — Map (db m115377) HM
157► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Breastworks —
On Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Erected under direction of Thaddeus Koscuiszko in August-September 1777 to check Burgoyne's invasion — — Map (db m115356) HM
158► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Camp Van Schaick —
On Park Avenue at Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue.
Continental Army, Northern Department under command General Philip Schuyler General Horatio Gates Aug. 15 - Sept. 8, 1777 — — Map (db m7665) HM
159► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Camp Van Schaick —
On Van Schaick Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Encampment of the Northern Department Continental Army August 9-September 8-1777 from this place August 9-1777 Gen. Ebenezer Learned with his Massachusetts Brigade marched to relieve Fort Stanwix — — Map (db m7666) HM
160► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Cluett, Peabody & Company — What Happened at the Bleachery? —
On Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Cluett, Peabody & Co., a Troy-based manufacturer of men's collars and shirts, purchased Peebles Island in 1909. The abundant water, existing rail lines, and proximity to the company's Troy factory made the island an ideal location for treating . . . — — Map (db m115364) HM
161► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Cohoes City Hall —
On Mohawk Street at Ontario Street (Route 470), on the right when traveling north on Mohawk Street.
Designed by Architect J.C. Holland and constructed in 1895, this Romanesque Revival building is the center of Cohoes Government. The limestone structure was the first building in the city constructed with public funds. — — Map (db m40988) HM
162► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Cohoes Mastodon —
On North Mohawk Street near Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Cohoes Mastodon Found September 1866 Now in N. Y. State Museum — — Map (db m40818) HM
163► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Cohoes Tribute —
On Columbia Street (New York State Route 470) at Amity Street, on the left when traveling west on Columbia Street.
This monument is dedicated to the Men of Cohoes who on land or on sea risked their lives that this Nation might endure — — Map (db m131753) WM
164► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Continental Avenue —
On Continental Avenue at Ontario Street, on the right when traveling south on Continental Avenue.
Algonquin and Mohawk Indian trail. Colonial military route. — — Map (db m131687) HM
165► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Egberts & Bailey Mill —
On Ontario Street (Route 470) at Moose Lane, on the right when traveling east on Ontario Street.
First building erected for the manufacture of knit goods by power in America, 1836. First power knitting machinery applied in Cohoes, 1832 — — Map (db m11392) HM
166► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — First Power Mill for the Manufacture of Knit Fabrics —
On Ontario Street (Route 470) at Moose Lane, on the right when traveling east on Ontario Street.
First Power Mill - for the - Manufacture of Knit Fabrics ———————— Erected in 1843, By Egberts & Bailey Inventors of the Power Knitting Machine in 1832. ·      ·      . . . — — Map (db m11350) HM
167► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Fonda Cemetery —
On Loudon Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
Early Settlers at Boght and Crescent. Intermarried with Lansing's. Organized the Boght Reformed Church in 1784. Fonda Rd. is named for the family. — — Map (db m129626) HM
168► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — George Stacy Davis — Cohoesier in Baseball's Hall of Fame —
George Stacey Davis was a shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. He also spent several seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions. Over his playing career, . . . — — Map (db m120681) HM
169► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Horace B. Silliman — His Life and Legacy —
Near Mohawk Street near Ontario Street, on the right when traveling south.
Horace Brinsmade Silliman was born in 1825. He was educated in Albany Academy, graduated from Union College in 1846 ( a member of Phi Beta Kappa) and later received honorary degrees from Union and Hamilton Colleges. Silliman first became a . . . — — Map (db m41361) HM
170► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — James “Buttermilk” Lansing —
On Columbia Street (New York State Route 470) at Sunset Court, on the right when traveling west on Columbia Street.
Home of James "Buttermilk” Lansing Built by Douw Fonda before 1767. One of founders of Boght Settlement, Cohoes, N.Y. — — Map (db m147936) HM
171► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Juncta —
On Saratoga Street (New York State Route 32), on the right when traveling north.
Junction of the Original Erie and Champlain Canals First Settlement and Name of Cohoes. Site of the First Post Office. — — Map (db m6161) HM
172► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Knickerbacker Toll Bridge —
On Ontario Street (New York State Route 470) at Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Ontario Street.
This Toll Bridge Opened to the Public. May 18th 1880. Originated and Owned by Thomas A. Knickerbacker. Was Destroyed By Fire March 7, 1920. — — Map (db m115502) HM
173► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Misty 17 —
On North Mohawk Street near Devlin Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Misty" was the call sign used by the F-110F Fast Forward Air Controllers (Fast Fac's) during the Vietnam War. There were 155 pilots officially assigned to fly missions over North Vietnam from June 15, 1967 to May 19, 1970. 21 other attached pilots . . . — — Map (db m40826) HM
174► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Native American & 17th-century History of Peebles Island —
On Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
There is abundant evidence of Indian occupation on Peebles and Van Schaick Islands. Hammerstones and projectile points have been discovered and suggest that early tribes lived in this area. Archeologists uncovered a number of early hearths here . . . — — Map (db m115382) HM
175► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — New York Power Authority —
On Cohoes-Crescent Road, on the right when traveling north.
The present day hydroelectric power plant located at this site is owned and operated by the New York Power Authority. It was constructed in 1908 when the Mohawk River was dammed, the Waterford Flight of Locks was constructed, and the Erie Canal . . . — — Map (db m138991) HM
176► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Old Military Crossing — Loudon’s Ford —
On Cohoes-Crescent Road, on the right when traveling north.
British and Continental Army ford. Protected August September 1777 by Generals Enoch Poor and Benedict Arnold. — — Map (db m138976) HM
177► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Old Military Crossing —
On Cohoes-Crescent Road, on the right when traveling north.
Prior to the construction of the New York State Barge Canal and dam at Crescent, the Mohawk River was shallow and fordable most of the year. For centuries, Native Americans had crossed at this place. In 1755, during the French and Indian War, a . . . — — Map (db m138984) HM
178► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Peebles Island in the 18th-20th Centuries —
On Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
During the Revolutionary War, American troops camped on Van Schaick and Peebles Islands. Thaddaeus Kosciuszko, a prominent Polish engineer who aided the American cause, designed the earthworks that are visible today near the bridge to . . . — — Map (db m115385) HM
179► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Sightseeing / Cataract House, Cohoes Falls, N.Y. —
Near North Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling north.
Sightseeing Dutch visitors left the first written accounts of the Great Falls of the Mohawk River at Cohoes during the 1640s. Generations of sightseers, poets, and artists followed to look at the falls, hear their roar, and feel the spray. . . . — — Map (db m11612) HM
180► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — The Cohoes Mastodont —
On Vliet Street at North Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling east on Vliet Street.
The Cohoes Mastodont was discovered during the excavation for Harmony Mill #3 in 1866. The mill is sometimes referred to as the "Mastodon Mill" for this reason. When all the bones were recovered, they were kept at the Harmony Mills Office on . . . — — Map (db m41622) HM
181► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — The Erie Canal — Power Canal Park | Cohoes NY —
Near North Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Erie Canal flowed through Cohoes along two distinct paths during the 19th century. The first phase, 1825-1841, is commonly referred to as "Clinton's Ditch" after New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, who was the foremost advocate for construction of . . . — — Map (db m42224) HM
182► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — The Matton Shipyard —
On Delaware Ave., on the right when traveling north.
The Matton Shipyard John E. Matton built his shipyard here on Van Schaick Island in 1916, shortly after the new Barge Canal opened. Besides building barges and tugboats, the shipyard serviced and repaired the boats that travelled both the . . . — — Map (db m48282) HM
183► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Van Schaick Burial Plot —
Near Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
First Settlers of Cohoes And Owners of Half Moon Patent Buried Here — — Map (db m7249) HM
184► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Van Schaick Island —
On Ontario Street (New York State Route 470) at Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Ontario Street.
Military encampment   1777 Here, in the days leading up to the Battles of Saratoga, 5,000 – 8,000 Continental soldiers were garrisoned. — — Map (db m37454) HM
185► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Van Schaick Mansion —
On Van Schaick Avenue at Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Van Schaick Avenue.
1735 - 1927 Van Schaick Mansion Home Of John G. Van Schaick and his Wife Anna Patriot Americans Built by Anthony Van Schaick Son of Goosen Gerritsen original patentee Headquarters August 18-September 8-1777 Northern . . . — — Map (db m7250) HM
186► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Van Schaick Mansion —
On Van Schaick Avenue at Railroad Drive, on the right when traveling west on Van Schaick Avenue.
In 1777, this mansion was the headquarters for the Northern Department of the Continental Army, and the site where the victorious Saratoga Campaign was planned. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m37455) HM
187► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Van Schaick Mansion — Revolutionary War Heritage Trail —
On Van Schaick Avenue at Railroad Drive, on the right when traveling west on Van Schaick Avenue.
The plans for the Battle of Saratoga were drawn up in this house in the summer of 1777, when the American Army was headquartered here. That April General Philip Schuyler and 5,000 troops retreated from Fort Edward in advance of Burgoyne’s superior . . . — — Map (db m37457) HM
188► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — View of Van Schaick Island —
On Delaware Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
You are looking at the northern tip of Van Schaick Island. The Hudson River flows to the east, and the third and fourth branches of the Mohawk River flow around the rest of this rocky island. Dutch merchants Philip Pietersen Schuyler and Goosen . . . — — Map (db m115371) HM
189► New York (Albany County), Cohoes — Water Ford —
On Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A colonial ford across the Mohawk River from which Waterford derives its name. Site of the colonial Fort Half-Moon — — Map (db m115362) HM
190► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Boght Church —
On Boght Road (New York State Route 9R), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the Reformed Dutch Church of the Boght 1st Church North of Albany Organized by the Classis Of Albany, Feb. 22, 1784 — — Map (db m24730) HM
191► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Dalessondro Boulevard —
On Dalessondro Boulevard (New York State Route 155), on the right when traveling north.
In December of 1944, near Kalterherberg, Germany Technical Sergeant Peter J. Dalessondro of the 9th Infantry Division, at great personal risk, intrepidly fought against overwhelming enemy attack to save his company from defeat. His singlehanded . . . — — Map (db m21881) HM
192► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Fox Preserve —
On River Road 0.2 miles west of Forts Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This 70-acre property was donated to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy by Dr. Patricia Fox in 2015. Dr. Fox owned the property for over 30 years, and it is one of the last remaining areas of open space in this area of the Town of Colonie. Through . . . — — Map (db m147937) HM
193► New York (Albany County), Colonie — NY-19 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On New Loudon Road (New York State Route 9) at Arrowhead Lane, on the right when traveling south on New Loudon Road.
Through this Place Passed Gen. Henry Knox In the Winter of 1775 - 1776 To Deliver To Gen. George Washington At Cambridge The Train of Artillery From Fort Ticonderoga Used to Force the British Army to Evacuate Boston . . . — — Map (db m23749) HM
194► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Loudoun Ferry Road —
On Crescent Road (County Route 159) at New Loudon Road (New York State Route 9), on the right when traveling east on Crescent Road.
1755 Constructed as Military Road from Albany to Lake George by Provincial Troops from New York, New England and New Jersey under command of Major General William Johnson ——— Named in honor of Major General . . . — — Map (db m24514) HM
195► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Maplewood Historic Park —
On 2nd Avenue (New York State Route 32) north of 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Erie Canal lock & former Weighlock Bldg.1850-1915 located near "The Juncta" of old Erie and Champlain Canals — — Map (db m40996) HM
196► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Shaker Cemetery —
On Heritage Lane 0.1 miles east of Airline Drive, on the right when traveling west.
First burials occurred on this historic site in 1787- Mother Ann Lee and early leaders reburied here later — — Map (db m41150) HM
197► New York (Albany County), Colonie — Shaker Church Family Barn —
On Heritage Lane (County Route 151) at Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north on Heritage Lane.
Built in 1916 on the site of the original barn which had been destroyed by fire — — Map (db m40593) HM
198► New York (Albany County), Colonie — The Boght —
On Boght Road (New York State Route 9R), on the right when traveling west.
The Boght Settled On and After 1704 By The Vischer Weaver Witbeck Lansing Powell Runkle Dunsbach Lieverse Staats Roff Godfrey Van O Linde Groesbeck Van Vranken Fero Van De Mark Van Denburgh Johnson Pollock Storms Fonda and . . . — — Map (db m24731) HM
199► New York (Albany County), Colonie — The Erie Canal —
On Broadway (New York State Route 32) near Federal Express Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
For nearly a century, canal boats were pulled by mules and horse over this portion of New York State's famed Erie Canal. One of the slowest and most crowded parts of the waterway started to the north of the Flatts at Maplewood. Here Began the . . . — — Map (db m14742) HM
200► New York (Albany County), Colonie — The Weighlock Building — 1850-1915 —
On 2nd Avenue (New York State Route 32) north of 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Greek-revival building was one of several weigh stations along the Canal used to levy the tolls for barges carrying merchandise and farm goods. Until 1850 freight cargoes were measured by the displacement theory, but this hydraulic type . . . — — Map (db m40999) HM

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