Lansingburgh, New York facts for kids
Lansingburgh is a neighborhood located in the northern part of Troy, New York. It was started in 1771 by Abraham Jacob Lansing, who bought the land a few years earlier in 1763. In 1900, Lansingburgh officially became a part of the City of Troy.
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About Lansingburgh
For a long time, since the late 1800s, many families in Lansingburgh have been working-class, with a strong Irish heritage. Today, people from many different backgrounds live here.
Lansingburgh has its own school district and post office. However, services like police, fire, and public works are handled by the City of Troy.
Lansingburgh Schools
The Lansingburgh Central School District helps students from the area. As of 2015, the high school had a graduation rate of 87%. This rate is higher than many other city school districts nearby. About 65% of the students in the district come from families who need financial help. The student population is diverse, with students from many different backgrounds.
Lansingburgh History
Lansingburgh has a rich history, dating back to its founding in the late 1700s. Over the years, it grew from a small settlement into a busy community before joining the larger City of Troy.
Important Landmarks
Lansingburgh is home to several historic buildings and places. Many of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important to the history of the United States.
Herman Melville House
The famous author Herman Melville lived in Lansingburgh from 1838 to 1847. He wrote his first two novels here! His home is now known as the Herman Melville House. Today, it is the main office for the Lansingburgh Historical Society. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Other Historic Buildings
- The Powers Home was built in 1846 and became a historic landmark in 1974.
- The Lansingburgh Academy was recognized as a historic place in 1976.
- The Trinity Church joined the list of historic places in 1995.
- The Lansingburgh Village Burial Ground, an old cemetery, was listed in 2002.
- The Haskell School also became a historic landmark in 2002.
- The Jacob H. Patten House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Famous People From Lansingburgh
Many interesting people have connections to Lansingburgh:
- Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886) was the 21st President of the United States. He spent some of his younger years living in Lansingburgh.
- Fatty Briody was a baseball player in the 1800s who played in the Major League.
- William Brayton, who became a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court, was born here.
- Mark Filley was a baseball pitcher who played one game for the 1934 Washington Senators. He was born in Lansingburgh.
- Edward Burton Hughes held important roles in the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Department of Public Works for many years. He also started an achievement award.
- George Tracy Marsh (1875–1945) was an author known for his stories often set in the Canadian wilderness.
- Mary Louise Peebles (1833–1915) was a children's author who was born, grew up, and passed away in Lansingburgh.
