Schenectady
Updated 2008 Marker:
The Chamber of Schenectady County
Welcomes You To
Schenectady
Settled by Arent Van Curler 1661
Burned by the French and Indians
Feb. 8, 1690
The original 1924 marker read:
Erected by Chamber of Commerce
Schenectady
Settled by Van Curler 1661
Burned by the French and Indians
February 8, 1690
Marker is at the intersection of State Street (New York Route 5) and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
