The Hiker
The Hiker is a monument in Troy, Rensselaer, New York. The Hiker is situated nearby to the theater building Goldberg Auditorium, as well as near Robison Common.- Type: Monument
- Also known as: “Spirit of‘98”
- Inscription: “Erected by the County of Rensselaer, commemorating the valor and patriotism of the men of this county who served in the war with Spain, Philippine insurrection and China Relief Expedition, 1898-1902.”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hart-Cluett Mansion and Troy Public Library.
Hart-Cluett Mansion
Museum
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The Hart-Cluett Mansion is located at 57 Second Street in Troy, New York, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and is a contributing property to the Central Troy Historic District created in 1986.
Troy Public Library
Library
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The Troy Public library is the main public library building in the city of Troy, New York, and is located across the street from Russell Sage College in downtown Troy. Troy Public Library is situated 390 feet southeast of The Hiker.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Theater building
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Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, is a performance space in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The music hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ, is operated by a not-for-profit organization. Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is situated 660 feet northeast of The Hiker.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Watervliet and Green Island.
Watervliet
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Watervliet is a city in northeastern Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 10,375 as of the 2020 census. Watervliet is north of Albany, the capital of the state, and is bordered on the north, west, and south by the town of Colonie.
Green Island
Town
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Green Island is a coterminous town-village in Albany County, New York, United States, some 8 miles north of Albany. Green Island is one of only five such town-village amalgamations in New York.
Menands
Village
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Menands is a village in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,554 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Louis Menand. The village lies inside the town of Colonie and borders the northern city line of Albany. Menands is situated 3 miles southwest of The Hiker.
The Hiker
- Category: historic site
- Location: Troy, Rensselaer, Capital District, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.72887° or 42° 43′ 44″ northLongitude
-73.69276° or 73° 41′ 34″ westOpen location code
87J8P8H4+GVOpenStreetMap ID
node 8551251035OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
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