Near Westerlo in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anti-Rent War
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 10, 2011
1. Anti-Rent War Marker
tenants with Lord of the
Van Rensselaer Manor
occurred in this region
in 1840 and later
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 42° 32.173′ N, 74° 4.549′ W. Marker is near Westerlo, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 85) and Switzkill Road (County Route 1), on the right when traveling west on Delaware Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westerlo NY 12193, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Manor of Van Rensselaer (approx. 1.7 miles away); Beardsley House (approx. 2 miles away); Academy (approx. 2 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 2.1 miles away); Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Early Business (approx. 2.1 miles away); Grant & Eadie (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hotel (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerlo.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Anit-Rent Wars
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 10, 2011
2. Anti-Rent War Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 10, 2011
3. Anti-Rent War Marker @ Snyder's Corners
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 10, 2011
4. Anti-Rent War Marker
The auto is headed west on Route 85.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 10, 2011
5. Anti-Rent War Marker
The marker, seen on the left here, is in the northeast corner at the junction of Swizkill Road and the Delaware Turnpike (85), an area know as Snyders Corners.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
