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Near Wynantskill in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Kinney Farm

 
 
Kinney Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 8, 2020
1. Kinney Farm Marker
Inscription.
Henry Kinney kept early
tavern in Wynantskill.
Farmhouse dates from 1790's.
Remained in family
until early 20th century.

 
Erected by Town of North Greenbush.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 42° 41.495′ N, 73° 37.473′ W. Marker is near Wynantskill, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on Main Avenue (New York State Route 66) 0.1 miles east of Sharpe Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wynantskill NY 12198, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henderson Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Reformed Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Twiss House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Town of North Greenbush War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Snyder’s Lake (approx. 1.9 miles away); Emma Willard (approx. 2½ miles away); Poestenkill War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wynantskill.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on February 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
 
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Jun. 20, 2026