Berne in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Schools
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2013
1. Schools Marker
school districts in Town
of Berne and 30 the next
year. In 1816 there were
1710 pupils in school
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 42° 37.503′ N, 74° 8.656′ W. Marker is in Berne, New York, in Albany County. It is on Heldeberg Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west. Marker is roadside, in front of the Bern-Knox-Westerlo School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berne NY 12023, 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: Dedicated (here, next to this marker); Anti-Rent (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reformed Dutch Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ax Factory (approx. half a mile away); Mill Site (approx. half a mile away); Weidman Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cheese Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pioneer (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berne.
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025
2. Schools Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 26, 2013
3. Schools Marker
The Schools marker is in front of the Bern-Knox-Westerlo School.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025
4. The Berne Knox School Building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on January 26, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
