Fort Orange Archeological Site

Albany, Albany County, New York Listed Ref. 93001620 National Historic Landmark Site

Also known as: Fort Albany; NYS Site Number AO0140.000396

Fort Orange Archeological Site, Albany, New York
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressJct. of I-787 and US 9 and 20, Albany
CountyAlbany County
ListedNovember 4, 1993
Reference number93001620
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceHistoric - Aboriginal
Level of significanceNational
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated November 4, 1993
Acreage0.5
Coordinates42.64493, -73.74986 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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