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 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
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 6, 2011
2. Methodism Marker
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 26, 2026
3. Methodism Marker with cemetery in church lot in the background
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 26, 2026
4. Methodism church lot with grave sites
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
