Hoosick Falls in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Walter Abbott Wood
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 10, 2020
1. Walter Abbott Woods Marker
In memory of Hon. Walter Abbott wood, 1815 - 1892. Industrialist and inventor. Wood mowing and reaping machines were sold throughout the world. His mansion stood high on the hill behind this marker and in 1926 it was joined to the newly built high school named in Wood's honor.
Erected 1992 by Walter A. Wood High School Alumni.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 42° 54.014′ N, 73° 21.025′ W. Marker is in Hoosick Falls, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Wood Park Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hoosick Falls NY 12090, 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: Wood Park (a few steps from this marker); Town of Hoosick Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Hoosick War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Henderson E. Van Surdam (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House in Hoosick Falls (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natty Bumppo
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Also see . . . Walter Wood. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 10, 2020
2. Walter Abbott Wood Marker
via Wikipedia, 1892
3. Walter Abbott Wood, 1892
Hoosick Township Historical Society website entry
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel
4. Wood Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
