Rensselaerville in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Federal Library
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 30, 2019
1. Federal Library Marker
This first library was organized March 13, 1798, with 186 subscribers and 200 books. Dissolved 1832.Erected 1933 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1798.
Location. 42° 30.961′ N, 74° 8.212′ W. Marker is in Rensselaerville, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on County Route 351, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rensselaerville NY 12147, 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. Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamlet of Rensselaerville (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Winegar (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Jenkins (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anti-Rent War (approx. 3.4 miles away); Quaker Church (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaerville.
Also see . . . Rensselaerville Library History.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 30, 2019
2. Federal Library Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 30, 2019
3. Federal Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
