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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 civilain 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]]).

[[Category:New York Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:New York Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:US State Capitals]]

[[Category:US State Capitals]]