Preston Hollow in Preston-Potter Hollow in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Whipping Post
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
1. Whipping Post Marker
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 42° 26.775′ N, 74° 12.573′ W. Marker is in Preston-Potter Hollow, New York, in Albany County. It is in Preston Hollow. Marker is on Route 145, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preston Hollow NY 12469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Samuel Preston (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1787 Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potter Hollow Schoolhouse (approx. 1.8 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Susquehanna Turnpike (approx. 3.6 miles away); Oak Hill Historic District (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Mrs. Osborn House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Oak Hill Malleable Iron Co. (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston-Potter Hollow.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
2. Potter Hollow
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
3. View to the west
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
