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

Westerlo

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025

1. Westerlo Marker

Inscription. Town formed March 16, 1815 from Coeymans and Rensselaerville. Named for Rev. Eilardus Westerlo of Albany.

Erected 1932 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1815.

Location. 42° 30.911′ N, 74° 2.501′ W. Marker is in Westerlo, New York, in Albany County. It is on New York State Route 143, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westerlo NY 12193, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); "Public Garage" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grant & Eadie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Myers Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Business (approx. ¼ mile away); Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Academy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerlo.

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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 9, 2019

2. Westerlo Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 9, 2019

3. Westerlo Marker

Hannay Reels is located just behind the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 9, 2019

4. Hannay Reels is located just behind the marker.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025

5. Westerlo Marker

The Westerlo Marker is beside the Hannay Reels sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.