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Fort Orange Archeological Site

Fort Orange Archeological Site is a historic place in Albany, Albany County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93001620.

Albany, Albany County, New YorkListed November 4, 1993NRIS #93001620★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Orange Archeological Site?

Fort Orange was the first permanent Dutch settlement in New Netherland; the present-day city and state capital Albany, New York developed near this site. It was built in 1624 as a replacement for Fort Nassau, which had been built on nearby Castle Island and served as a trading post until 1617 or 1618, when it was abandoned due to frequent flooding. Both forts were named in honor of the Dutch House of Orange-Nassau. Due to a dispute between the Director-General of New Netherland and the patroonship of Rensselaerswyck regarding jurisdiction over the fort and the surrounding community, the fort and community became an independent municipality, paving the way for the future city of Albany. After the English reconquered the region they soon abandoned Fort Orange in favor of a new fort: Fort Frederick, constructed in 1676.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Orange Archeological Site
City
Albany
County
Albany County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 4, 1993
NRIS reference number
93001620
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.64493, -73.74985
When was Fort Orange Archeological Site listed on the National Register?

Fort Orange Archeological Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993.

Where is Fort Orange Archeological Site located?

Fort Orange Archeological Site is located in Albany, Albany County, New York at approximately 42.64493, -73.74985. See the map above.

Is Fort Orange Archeological Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Orange Archeological Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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