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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNX_ca-1786_Schenectady-NY.html
ca 1786. . 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. var plainText = document.getElementB…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DCZ_the-historic-rexford-aqueduct_NY.html
The Historic Rexford Aqueduct. A feature of the National Historic Landmark - New York State Canal System - The Erie Canal. In 1817, the Erie Canal was established under the management of the Erie Canal Commission. The canal was dug from Albany to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D99_rest-here-for-the-night-a-war-memorial_Schenectady-NY.html
Rest Here for the Night. . (south side) In memory of the soldiers & sailors from Schenectady County, who aided in the suppression of the Great Rebellion of 1861-5.. (north side) Erected by the Ladies Monument Association of the City of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D7M_pulaski_Schenectady-NY.html
Pulaski. Union Makes Valor Stronger. Count Casimir Pulaski - Polish friend of America in the Revolutionary War distinguished himself on General George Washington's staff in the Battle of Brandywine. Commissioned Brigadier General. Fought at German…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D4Z_vale-cemetery_Schenectady-NY.html
Vale Cemetery. . A rural cemetery est. 1857. At rest are early settlers, veterans, notable women, politicians, industrialists, African-Americans, inventors var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D4V_nott-terrace-high-school_Schenectady-NY.html
Nott Terrace High School. . Site of Schenectady High School. Built in 1903, renamed Nott Terrace High School in 1931. Taken down in 1974. var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; document.get…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CWU_the-kings-highway_Schenectady-NY.html
The King's Highway. . Route of main road west until 1799. var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; document.getElementById('inscription1').innerHTML = plainText; Route of main road …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CWS_the-kings-highway_Schenectady-NY.html
The King's Highway. . First road between Albany and Schenectady c. 1663. var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; document.getElementById('inscription1').innerHTML = plainText; Firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CT8_van-vleck-home_Amsterdam-NY.html
Van Vleck Home. . 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 var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CSU_primitive-path_Schenectady-NY.html
Primitive Path. . Here ran a great and well-beaten path used by the archaic Algonkin and other nations, going between the sea coast and interior var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; docum…
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