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'''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilian settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King [[James II]]). | '''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilian settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King [[James II]]). | ||
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| + | Albany officially became New York's capital in 1797, and the state capitol building was completed in 1899. | ||
[[Category:New York Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:New York Cities and Towns]] | ||
[[Category:US State Capitals]] | [[Category:US State Capitals]] | ||
Revision as of 00:08, May 16, 2010
Albany is the state capital of New York. Founded by Dutch settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilian settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King James II).
Albany officially became New York's capital in 1797, and the state capitol building was completed in 1899.