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

Schoolhouse No. 10

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 9, 2019

1. Schoolhouse No. 10 Marker

Inscription. Est. as early as 1826. Replaced 1867. Additions 1892, 1911. Fondly known as “Brookview Academy". Current bldg. erected 1929.

Erected by Village of Voorheesville, New Scotland Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 42° 38.931′ N, 73° 56.143′ W. Marker is in Voorheesville, New York, in Albany County. It is on Maple Avenue (New York State Route 85A), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Voorheesville NY 12186, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First P.O. 1868

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Grist Mill 1787 (approx. 0.3 miles away); IOOF Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Methodism (approx. half a mile away); Voorhees House (approx. half a mile away); Connecting People With Communities (approx. 0.6 miles away); Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grove Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Voorheesville.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 9, 2019

2. Schoolhouse No. 10 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.