Knox in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Toll Gate #3
Plank Road Passed Here
Between 1849 and 1866.
Wagons on Wood Planks Said
To Make a Thunderous Noise
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation & the Knox Historical Society. (Marker Number 226.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 42° 42.044′ N, 74° 5.541′ W. Marker is in Knox, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Township Road (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 Township Road, Knox NY 12107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whipple Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); Town of Knox War Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away); Town of Knox (approx. 2˝ miles away); Knoxville Academy (approx. 2.7 miles away); Pillbox Factory (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Fredendall Funeral Home/La Funeraria Fredendall (approx. 3 miles away); Wayside Inn / Posada Wayside (approx. 3 miles away); Inn of George Severson (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knox.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers that commemorate the Old Plank Road
Also see . . . "Albany-Schoharie Plank Road". Welcome to the Hilltowns website entry (Submitted on November 28, 2015, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Plankroaders Daniel A. Driscoll Daniel Driscoll Dan Driscoll
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2015, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 28, 2015, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6. submitted on December 4, 2015, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.