Knox in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Knox School #5

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 28, 2012

1. Knox School #5 Marker

Inscription. Knox School District #5 was
formed in 1822. This school
was built in 1898, restored
by Kiwanis, & placed on the
National Register in 2005.

Erected 2011 by Friends of Thacher Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 42° 39.631′ N, 74° 2.687′ W. Marker is in Knox, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Ketcham Road (County Route 256), on the right when traveling east. The schoolhouse building is owned by the People of the State of New York, and located on the lands of Thompson's Lake State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knox NY 12107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Ladder (approx. 1½ miles away); Tory Cave 1777 (approx. 1½ miles away); Thacher Point (approx. 1½ miles away); Anti-Rent Riots (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Tory Cave (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Indian Ladder Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away); Frederick Crounse (approx. 1.9 miles away); Helderbergs (approx. 2 miles away).

Regarding Knox School #5. The simple 20 feet by 24 feet rectangular frame structure which sits on

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a dry-laid stone foundation was constructed circa 1898. The school building was purchased in 1940 by Richard B. Edwards and used briefly as a residence. After that is was used as a meeting place for the Helleberg Coon Club. In 1999 the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation purchased the property. Knox School #5 was restored by the Helderburg Kiwanis Club and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 2005. Interpretive information and authentic furnishings transport visitors to the early 1900s, when the one-room schoolhouse was in use. The building is opened for special programs and pre-arranged group visits.

Also see . . .
1. Knox School #5 Restoration. Welcome to the Hilltowns website entry (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

2. America's One Room Schoolhouse Center. Website homepage (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

3. Knox District School No. 5 - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on November 21, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 4, 2012

2. Knox School #5 Marker

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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 28, 2012

3. Knox School #5 & Marker

Knox School #5 - South Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 28, 2012

4. Knox School #5 - South Side

Knox School #5 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 28, 2012

5. Knox School #5

A peak through the window into the restored classroom is a glance back in time to the early 1900s.

Knox School #5 - East-facing Facade and South Flank Elevation, December 2004 image. Click for full size.

New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, 2004

6. Knox School #5 - East-facing Facade and South Flank Elevation, December 2004

This photo from the National Register nomination forms shows the building prior to restoration by the Helderburg Kiwanis Club in 2005.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 187 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.