Guilderland in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr F. Crounse
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 19, 2011
1. Dr. F. Crounse Marker
First physician at
West Guilderland (Altamont)
Practiced here sixty years
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 42° 42.275′ N, 74° 1.208′ W. Marker is in Guilderland, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Danvers Road, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 146. Marker is roughly opposite Danvers Road and near the corner with Gun Club Road, which is just east of the Village of Altamont. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guilderland NY 12084, 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: Knower House (within shouting distance of this marker); Knowersville (within shouting distance of this marker); Altamont, New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Crounse Inn (about 400 feet away); Old Plank Road (approx. Ό mile away); Severson House (approx. Ό mile away); Family Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church / Iglesia Catσlica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilderland.
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Also see . . . Crounse House to be Demolished. (Submitted on December 4, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Gun Club Road
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 19, 2011
2. Dr. F. Crounse Marker
The view here is to the east along route 146. A closer look revels two other markers in the distance on the same side of the road, the Knower House, and the Inn of Jacob Crounse.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 19, 2011
3. Dr. F. Crounse Marker & Home
The marker is to the right of the house. The house appears to have been empty for quite some time.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 19, 2011
4. Dr. F. Crounse Marker & House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 982 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
