Hoosick Falls in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cheney Library
Chartered 1907. Charles Cheney bequeathed funds for new building in 1912. Cornerstone was laid Oct. 1922 & library opened to public Nov. 1923.
Erected 2026 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1289.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1923.
Location. 42° 54.122′ N, 73° 20.935′ W. Marker is in Hoosick Falls, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Classic Street (New York State Route 22) and High Street ( Route 22), on the right when traveling east on Classic Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Classic St, 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: Town of Hoosick Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ball Seminary" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henderson E. Van Surdam (about 600 feet away); Town of Hoosick War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Town of Hoosick Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Wood Park (about
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
