Voorheesville in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Methodism
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 6, 2011
1. Methodism Marker
Here built its first church
in this entire area.
Known as Bethlehem, North
or Black Creek Church, 1823
Erected 1965 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 42° 39.176′ N, 73° 56.557′ W. Marker is in Voorheesville, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) and Pheasant Run on Altamont Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Voorheesville NY 12186, 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: First P.O. 1868 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schoolhouse No. 10 (approx. half a mile away); Voorhees House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of Grist Mill 1787 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Connecting People With Communities (approx. Ύ mile away); IOOF Hall (approx. Ύ mile away); Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail (approx. Ύ mile away); Grove Hotel (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Voorheesville.
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 6, 2011
2. Methodism Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
