Colonie in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shaker Church Family Barn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2009
1. Shaker Church Family Barn Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 42° 44.514′ N, 73° 48.803′ W. Marker is in Colonie, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Heritage Lane (County Route 151) and Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north on Heritage Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12205, 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: Barn - Laundry - Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); What Happened To The Shakers? / What Is The Shaker Heritage Society? (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker Heritage Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Creamery (1856) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) (about 400 feet away); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (about 400 feet away); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (about 500 feet away); Herb Garden & Drying House (1856) (about 500 feet away).
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Shaker Heritage Society, Albany, NY. America's First Shaker Settlement (Submitted on March 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
3. Wavervliet Shaker Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on November 14, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Shaker Church Family Barn
The people of the Shaker Heritage Society inform us that, "The marker is incorrect. The barn raising took place on May 20, 1915."
— Submitted June 16, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2009
2. Shaker Church Family Barn Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2009
3. Shaker Church Family Barn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2009
4. Shaker Church Family Barn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 23, 2011
5. Shaker Church Family Barn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2009
6. Shaker Church Family Barn
New York State Historic Preservation Office
7. Shaker Church Family Barn
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 12, 2013
8. The Church Family Barn Interior (1916)
An earlier 19th century Church Family Barn complex was destroyed by fire in 1916. The barns were rebuilt by the Shakers the same year. The barns are located on the western edge of the Church Family property, and the complex includes this main barn with hay mow, a cow barn, manure shed and, previously, a silo.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 28, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 8. submitted on June 13, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
