Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hiram Griggs House
Altamont, New York
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Casa Hiram Griggs
Altamont, New York
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
1. Hiram Griggs House Marker
This Italianate-style home was built in 1873 for Hiram Griggs (1836 1909), a lawyer who opened his practice in Knowersville on September 30, 1862. For 47 years, Mr. Griggs provided legal counsel and leadership to his village, town, county, and state. From 1867 to 1877, he was the Supervisor of the Town of Guilderland. He served three terms in the State Legislature. He was a leader in the movement to incorporate this village and on October 18, 1890, by a vote of 102 to 3, the village of Altamont was established. In November of 1890, he was elected the first President of the new village. He served a total of seven one-year terms lasting until 1898. In 1892, he chaired the first meeting to establish the Altamont Fair. He remained active in village affairs until his death in June 1909. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 42° 42.103′ N, 74° 2.091′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County.
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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 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: Knowersville House / Casa Knowersville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fredendall Funeral Home / La Funeraria Fredendall (about 400 feet away); Wayside Inn / Posada Wayside (about 500 feet away); Beebe Harness Shop / Tienda de Arneses Beebe (about 500 feet away); Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise (about 500 feet away); Home Front Cafι / Cafι Home Front (about 500 feet away);
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
2. Hiram Griggs House Marker and House
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
3. Hiram Griggs House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
