Berne in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pioneer

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, March 4, 2017

1. Pioneer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Col. Jesse Wood of Long Island settled here about 1800. Served in War of 1812. Died July 23, 1853 at age of 83 Years

Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 42° 38.065′ N, 74° 8.262′ W. Marker is in Berne, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) and Stranahan Lane, on the right when traveling south on Berne-Altamont Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2826 Berne-Altamont Road, Berne NY 12023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cheese Factory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ax Factory (approx. half a mile away); Mill Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Anti-Rent (approx. 0.7 miles away); Weidman Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Reformed Dutch Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dutch Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dedicated (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berne.

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Jesse D. Wood. Hilltown Biographies website entry (Submitted on December 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Pioneer Marker Along Route 156 in Berne, NY image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 13, 2012

2. Pioneer Marker Along Route 156 in Berne, NY

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.