Preston-Potter Hollow in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Turnpike

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025

1. Turnpike Marker

Inscription. Schoharie To Athens
Chartered in 1802 And
Much Used in Early Days

Erected 1932 by NY State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 42° 25.279′ N, 74° 12.287′ W. Marker is in Preston-Potter Hollow, New York, in Albany County. It is on New York State Route 145 north of Potter Hollow Road ( Route 81), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2694 NY-145, Preston Hollow NY 12469, 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

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Potter Palmer (approx. one mile away); Potter Hollow Schoolhouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); 1787 Baptist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Dr. Samuel Preston (approx. 1.6 miles away); Whipping Post (approx. 1.7 miles away); Susquehanna Turnpike (approx. 2.1 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Meeting House Hill (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston-Potter Hollow.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025

2. Turnpike Marker

This marker is partially obscured by tree limbs.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.