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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Albany County, New York

 
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Albany is the county seat for Albany County
Adjacent to Albany County, New York
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201 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Fox Preserve
On River Road, 0.2 miles west of Forts Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This 70-acre property was donated to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy by Dr. Patricia Fox in 2015. Dr. Fox owned the property for over 30 years, and it is one of the last remaining areas of open space in this area of the Town of Colonie. Through . . . Map (db m147937) HM
202 New York, Albany County, Colonie — NY-19 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On New Loudon Road (New York State Route 9) at Arrowhead Lane, on the right when traveling south on New Loudon Road.
Through this Place Passed Gen. Henry Knox In the Winter of 1775 - 1776 To Deliver To Gen. George Washington At Cambridge The Train of Artillery From Fort Ticonderoga Used to Force the British Army to Evacuate Boston . . . Map (db m23749) HM
203 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Loudoun Ferry Road
On Crescent Road (County Route 159) at New Loudon Road (New York State Route 9), on the right when traveling east on Crescent Road.
1755 Constructed as Military Road from Albany to Lake George by Provincial Troops from New York, New England and New Jersey under command of Major General William Johnson ——— Named in honor of Major General . . . Map (db m24514) HM
204 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Maplewood Historic Park
On 2nd Avenue (New York State Route 32) north of 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Erie Canal lock & former Weighlock Bldg.1850-1915 located near "The Juncta" of old Erie and Champlain CanalsMap (db m40996) HM
205 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Schuyler Flatts
On Broadway (New York State Route 32) at Earl Dr. (Private), on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Farm of Arendt Van Curler 1643-1667. Pieter Schuyler & Margarita Schuyler after 1672. Fortified 1747, and Military Encampment 1750's Map (db m184813) HM
206 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Shaker Cemetery
On Heritage Lane, 0.1 miles east of Airline Drive, on the right when traveling west.
First burials occurred on this historic site in 1787- Mother Ann Lee and early leaders reburied here laterMap (db m41150) HM
207 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Shaker Church Family Barn
On Heritage Lane (County Route 151) at Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north on Heritage Lane.
Built in 1916 on the site of the original barn which had been destroyed by fireMap (db m40593) HM
208 New York, Albany County, Colonie — The Boght
On Boght Road (New York State Route 9R), on the right when traveling west.
The Boght Settled On and After 1704 By The Vischer Weaver Witbeck Lansing Powell Runkle Dunsbach Lieverse Staats Roff Godfrey Van O Linde Groesbeck Van Vranken Fero Van De Mark Van Denburgh Johnson Pollock Storms Fonda and . . . Map (db m24731) HM
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209 New York, Albany County, Colonie — The Erie Canal
On Broadway (New York State Route 32) near Federal Express Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
For nearly a century, canal boats were pulled by mules and horse over this portion of New York State's famed Erie Canal. One of the slowest and most crowded parts of the waterway started to the north of the Flatts at Maplewood. Here Began the . . . Map (db m14742) HM
210 New York, Albany County, Colonie — The Weighlock Building1850-1915
On 2nd Avenue (New York State Route 32) north of 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Greek-revival building was one of several weigh stations along the Canal used to levy the tolls for barges carrying merchandise and farm goods. Until 1850 freight cargoes were measured by the displacement theory, but this hydraulic type . . . Map (db m40999) HM
211 New York, Albany County, Delmar — Delmar
On Delaware Ave. (New York State Route 443) at Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Delaware Ave..
Earlier Adamsville And Adams Station Nathaniel Adams Located Here In 1836 and Built A Hotel in 1838 Map (db m97281) HM
212 New York, Albany County, Delmar — Leonard Farm Site
On Elsmere Avenue at Wellington Road, on the left when traveling south on Elsmere Avenue.
Established ca. 1786 by Lt. John Leonard 3rd and 5th Regiments Albany County Militia American Revolutionary WarMap (db m244765) HM
213 New York, Albany County, Delmar — Town of Bethlehem Veterans Memorial
On Delaware Avenue (New York State Route 443) east of Oakwood Place, on the left when traveling east.
Erected In Honor Of The Men And Women Of The Town Of Bethlehem Who Served In The Armed Forces And In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme SacrificeMap (db m142348) WM
214 New York, Albany County, Delmar — Union Dutch Reformed Church
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
Founded and Erected 1825. "For The Glory of God" quoted from 1824 land deed. Horse sheds built 1840. Fellowship hall added 1906.Map (db m97276) HM
215 New York, Albany County, Dormansville — Andrew Hannay
On New York State Route 143 at County Route 312, on the right when traveling west on State Route 143.
Near here Andrew Hannay raised a company of volunteers October 1777 to oppose invasion of Burgoyne who surrendered before their arrivalMap (db m135130) HM
216 New York, Albany County, Dormansville — Dormansville
On County Route 312 at New York State Route 143, in the median on County Route 312.
Named in honor of Daniel Dorman, an inn and store keeper, and first postmaster in 1832Map (db m135109) HM
217 New York, Albany County, Dormansville — Dormansville War Memorial
On New York State Route 143 at County Route 312, on the right when traveling west on State Route 143.
Dedicated to the men and women of Dormansville NY who served in the wars of our countryMap (db m135134) WM
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218 New York, Albany County, Dormansville — Reformed Church
On County Route 312, on the left when traveling north.
Original site of the Dutch Reformed Church organized 1793. Present location Village of Westerlo.Map (db m136003) HM
219 New York, Albany County, East Berne — Anti-Rent Riots
On Warners Lake Road (New York State Route 157A), on the right when traveling south.
More Leased Land in Berne than any other Town in Albany County Led to Serious Outbreaks After 1840Map (db m50489) HM
220 New York, Albany County, East Berne — Lutheran Church
On New York State Route 443, on the left when traveling west.
Organized 1790. First pastor Rev. August Friederich Meier. Frame building used until brick church constructed 1835Map (db m132604) HM
221 New York, Albany County, East Berne — Mill Site
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mill built here about 1765 by John and Christopher WarnerMap (db m132602) HM
222 New York, Albany County, Elsmere — Connecting People With CommunitiesThe Elsmere Train Station
Near Elsmere Ave.
The Elsmere Train Station The hamlet of Elsmere represents the influence which railroads had on the growth of suburban communities. In 1863, when the first A&S Railroad train left Adams Station for Albany, the area now known as Elsmere . . . Map (db m185915) HM
223 New York, Albany County, Elsmere — Helderberg-Hudson Rail TrailA History of the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
Near West Poplar Drive east of Elsmere Avenue (New York State Route 335).
This trail is a 9-mile pathway which follows the old Albany and Susquehanna Railroad between Albany and Voorheesville. This pathway connects visitors with landscapes and communities, including the dramatic Normanskill Gorge in the City of . . . Map (db m185901) HM
224 New York, Albany County, Ferura Bush — Slingerland-Lagrange Farm
On LaGrange Lane, 0.1 miles north of Indian Fields Road (State Highway 32), on the right when traveling north.
Slingerland- Lagrange Farm Family Owned 12 Generations. Stone House Built c.1750's. Home of Revolutionary War Soldier Albert Slingerland.Map (db m140968) HM
225 New York, Albany County, Feura Bush — Early Business District
On Indian Fields Road (New York State Route 32) at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Indian Fields Road.
Railroad depot c. 1870 Hallenbeck's Store c. 1910 Hathaway's Tavern c. 1919 Rothaupt's Blacksmith ShopMap (db m144754) HM
226 New York, Albany County, Feura Bush — Jerusalem Reformed Church
On New York State Route 32, on the left when traveling south.
Established 1791. First located on Route 308. Rev. Harmanus Van Huysen was pastor 1793-1825. Current edifice built 1826.Map (db m130527) HM
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227 New York, Albany County, Feura Bush — Memorial
On Indian Fields Road (New York State Route 32), on the left when traveling south.
This memorial is dedicated in honor to all those who served our great country.Map (db m130529) WM
228 New York, Albany County, Feura Bush — Slingerland House 1762
On Indian Fields Road (New York State Route 32), on the left when traveling south.
Built by Tunis Cornelise Slingerland, Dutch emigrant 1650, on land purchased from IndiansMap (db m130530) HM
229 New York, Albany County, Fullers — Abraham Wemple
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 1 mile west of Fuller Station Road, on the right when traveling east.
Col. Schenectady militia during American Revolution owned farm here 1765 to death in 1799. Buried on high knoll above reservoir.Map (db m144957) HM
230 New York, Albany County, Glenmont — This is the Capital DistrictHistoric New York
On Interstate 87, on the right when traveling south.
          The Capital District has long been important as a trading post, military objective and governmental center. Located near the juncture of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers, Albany has been the “crossroads” of the northeast since . . . Map (db m56854) HM
231 New York, Albany County, Glenmont — 163 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Halter Road just west of River Road (New York State Route 144), on the right when traveling west.
Former estate of Judge Elisha Powell Hurlbut. Wrote "Rights of Woman" essay in 1841. Served on state suffrage committee 1880-1882.Map (db m223915) HM
232 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Battle of Normanskill
On New York State Route 146, 0.1 miles east of Ostrander Road, on the right when traveling west.
Fought north of the creek Schenectady Militia with 40 Rhode Island troops dispersed large group of Tories on August 11, 1777Map (db m49379) HM
233 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Captain Jacob Van Aernam1732 - 1813
On Brandle Road, 0.6 miles north of Altamont-Voorheesville Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary hero buried here. Courageous always he fought for his beloved Country's independence.Map (db m44031) HM
234 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Case Homestead
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) east of New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling east.
Built as tavern by Russell Case at the opening of Great Western Turnpike, 1799Map (db m220600) HM
235 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Dr F. Crounse
On New York State Route 146 at Danvers Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 146.
Built this house, 1833 First physician at West Guilderland (Altamont) Practiced here sixty years Map (db m49844) HM
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236 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Farm of Evert Bancker
On New York State Route 146 just west of Christopher Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Third Mayor of Albany, 1695 Indian Commissioner, 1696 Master Chancery, 1705 Died Here, 1734 Map (db m50126) HM
237 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Lutheran Church
On Route 146 at Hawes Road, on the right when traveling east on Route 146.
On this spot stood the First Lutheran Church in Town of Guilderland 1787. Rev. Heinrich Moeller first regular pastor Map (db m48961) HM
238 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Meeting
On New York State Route 146 at Hurst Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 146.
of Town of Guilderland held April 5, 1803 in this house at that time a tavern conducted by Hendrick Apple Map (db m49845) HM
239 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Reformed Dutch Church
On New York State Route 146 at 158, on the right when traveling west on State Route 146.
100 ft. west, site of the First Reformed Dutch Church in Guilderland. Built before 1767. First pastor Rev. Harmanus Van HuysenMap (db m136065) HM
240 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Frederick Crounse
On Altamont-Voorheesville Road (New York State Route 156) near Brandle Road, on the right when traveling south.
Farm of Frederick Crounse Officer 3D Albany Co. Militia in Revolution. Carried food to Army Battle of Saratoga. Buried Here Map (db m48377) HM
241 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — French's Hollow
On Western Ave (U.S. 20) at French's Mill Road, on the right when traveling east on Western Ave.
Site of a Sawmill; Clothe Wks of Peter K. Broeck 1795; Factory of Abel French and Tavern of Jacob Aker 1800 Map (db m65413) HM
242 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — George Wagner
On Dunnsville Road (New York State Route 397) 0.1 miles north of Settles Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Home of George Wagner Lieutenant in the American Revolution Map (db m63346) HM
243 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Glass Works
On Foundry Road, on the right when traveling north.
Begun 1785 by Leonard De Neuville. Known as Albany Glass House, later Hamilton Glass Wks. Made bottles & window glass. Closed 1815 Map (db m50620) HM
244 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Guilderland Town Hall
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west.
Town Hall Town of Guilderland Est. April 4, 1803 First Officers; Supervisor Nicholas V. Mynderse, Clerk Peter G. Veeder Town of Guilderland 1985 Map (db m103165) HM
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245 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Hamilton Glass House
On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west.
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246 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
On Willow Street, on the left when traveling north.
Home Of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft B.1793 - D. 1864 Glass Maker, Explorer, Author, Poet, Authority On American Indians. Map (db m77593) HM
247 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Inn of Jacob Crounse
On New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1833. Midway tavern where horses were changed on Schoharie-Albany Stage Coach Route Map (db m49512) HM
248 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Jacob Van Aernam
On Altamont-Voorheesville Road (New York State Route 156) 0.4 miles north of Brandle Road, on the right when traveling north.
Jacob Van Aernam 1723 - 1813 Capt. 3rd Albany Regiment Leader of Patriot forces in the Helderberg region during American Revolution Lived on farm hereMap (db m44020) HM
249 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Knower House
On New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling west.
Est. as hat factory about 1800 by Benjamin Knower Gov. William L. Marcy Married Cornelia Knower in this house Map (db m49446) HM
250 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Locust Vale School
On Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) at Meadowdale Road (County Route 202), on the right when traveling west on Altamont Road.
Locust Vale School New Scotland School District No. 11. Built about 1827 and closed 1939. Moved to Meadowdale from Tygert Road During the 1940's. Map (db m48608) HM
251 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Palatine Road
On New York State Route 146 near Wagner Road, on the right when traveling east.
c. 1712 First Road West By German Refugees To Schoharie Valley Map (db m49555) HM
252 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Red Men’s Hall
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Mercy Care Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Formerly used as Baptist church, 1850-66; Catholic church: temperance hall.Map (db m220466) HM
253 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Rose Hill 1842John P. Veeder 1809-1878
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Mercy Care Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Appointed Draft Commissioner by President Lincoln to investigate naval operations.Map (db m220468) HM
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254 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Schoolcraft House
On Western Ave (U.S. 20) at Schoolcraft Street, on the right when traveling west on Western Ave.
Built Circa 1840 By John L. Schoolcraft U.S. Congressman 1848-1852 Albany Banker and Whig Leader Delegate to the 1860 National Convention Map (db m65410) HM
255 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Site of Hamilton Union Church
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) east of Schoolcraft Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of Hamilton Union Church Octagonal building used also as a school house built by Hamilton Mfg. Society about 1797 Map (db m116759) HM
256 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — The Vale of Tawasentha
On New York State Route 146, on the left when traveling west.
Iroquois name for a burial ground near mouth of the Normanskill Creek.Map (db m142822) HM
257 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Wildehausen
On Dunnsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Site of an Indian Village Nearby Stream Called Wildehausekill or "Indian House Creek" Map (db m66751) HM
258 New York, Albany County, Guilderland Center — Freeman House
On Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling east.
Said to have been erected 1734 later the home of Barent Mynderse, Lieut. in War of Revolution Map (db m49721) HM
259 New York, Albany County, Guilderland Center — House Built 1802
On Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
By Nicholas V. Mynderse sold to Michael Frederick who ran it as a tavern for many years Map (db m49720) HM
260 New York, Albany County, Knox — Dutch Barn
On Rock Road (County Route 254) at Michienzi Road, on the right when traveling west on Rock Road.
Built Circa 1800 For Palatine German Settler Jacob Sholtes 1761-1852 By Grandson Jacob 1817-1891 Map (db m62841) HM
261 New York, Albany County, Knox — Knieskem Farm
On Cross Road, on the right.
Settled by Hendrick Knieskem about 1750 Map (db m54208) HM
262 New York, Albany County, Knox — Knox School #5
On Ketcham Road (County Route 256), on the right when traveling east.
Knox School District #5 was formed in 1822. This school was built in 1898, restored by Kiwanis, & placed on the National Register in 2005. Map (db m52395) HM
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263 New York, Albany County, Knox — Knoxville Academy
On Berne Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling south.
Incorporated 1837 Chartered Regents 1842-1869 Faced Military Training Ground 1776 Map (db m58862) HM
264 New York, Albany County, Knox — 227 — Palatine Trail
On Knox-Gallupville Road (County Route 255), on the right when traveling west.
Road Used For Travel West to Schoharie Valley. As Early as 1767, the Town of Knox Began To Grow Around This Path.
Map (db m223348) HM
265 New York, Albany County, Knox — Pillbox Factory
Near Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling east.
In 1806 Nathan Crary established the pillbox industry in Knox. His factory was behind this farmhouse, where he lived.Map (db m73576) HM
266 New York, Albany County, Knox — Sand Farm
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) at Farm Lane, on the right when traveling south on Berne-Altamont Road.
Sand Farm Settled by Christian Zandt in 1787 Map (db m57937) HM
267 New York, Albany County, Knox — 226 — Toll Gate #3
On Township Road (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling east.
Old Albany and Schoharie Plank Road Passed Here Between 1849 and 1866. Wagons on Wood Planks Said To Make a Thunderous Noise Map (db m91049) HM
268 New York, Albany County, Knox — Town of Knox
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) near Town Hall Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established Feb. 22, 1822 Formed from Town of Berne Pillbox capital 1806-1906 First Town Supervisor was Malachi Whipple Map (db m49450) HM
269 New York, Albany County, Knox — Town of Knox War Memorial
Near Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156).
Dedicated to the men and women of the Town of Knox who served in the armed forces during our country's times of need.Map (db m153233) WM
270 New York, Albany County, Knox — Whipple Farm
On Berne-Altamont Road (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling west.
Settled by Malachi Whipple of Conn. about 1793. In 1820 farm won premium as model farm in Albany County Map (db m49447) HM
271 New York, Albany County, Latham — NY-20 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Old Loudon Road at Purtell Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Old Loudon Road.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the Winter of 1775 - 1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston . . . Map (db m23447) HM
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272 New York, Albany County, Latham — Latham
On Old Loudon Road, on the right when traveling south.
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273 New York, Albany County, Loudonville — Historic Loudonville
On Old Niskayuna Road at Osborne Road (New York State Route 378), on the right when traveling north on Old Niskayuna Road.
Once called Ireland's Corners. Named in 1871 for Gen. John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. Commander of His Majesty's forces - French & Indian WarsMap (db m142982) HM
274 New York, Albany County, Loudonville — Loudonville
On New Loudon Road (U.S. 9) at Menands Road (New York State Route 378), on the right when traveling north on New Loudon Road.
Settled ca. 1800. Part of Van Rensselaer Manor. Many historic homes listed on State and National RegistersMap (db m142467) HM
275 New York, Albany County, Medusa — Medusa War Memorial
On Fox Creek Road (County Route 351), on the left when traveling west.
Lest We Forget In recognition of All who served and died For our CountryMap (db m136059) WM
276 New York, Albany County, Medusa — The Medusa FireMay 25, 1932
On Fox Creek Road (County Route 351), on the left when traveling west.
The fire destroyed 7 houses, the Methodist Church, and Goff's Store.Map (db m136058) HM
277 New York, Albany County, Menands — Al-Tro Park
On Empire State Trail south of Fourth Street, on the right when traveling south.
Al-Tro Park In the 19th and early 20th centuries the Hudson River Islands offered places of escape and amusement to residents of Albany and Troy. In the early 20th century, this was the location of Al-Tro Park, an amusement park on what was . . . Map (db m227339) HM
278 New York, Albany County, Menands — Historic Albany Rural CemeteryEst. 1841
On Menand Road (New York State Route 378) at Van Rensselaer Blvd, on the right when traveling west on Menand Road.
Burial site of Pres. Arthur, governors, statesmen and private citizens. Noted for it’s natural beauty, sculptures & architecture.Map (db m37463) HM
279 New York, Albany County, Menands — Hudson River Islands
Near Broadway south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hudson River Island and I-787 Overlay This section of Interstate Route 787and the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail are located on several islands that used to exist along the west bank of the Hudson River. Some of the channels of the Little River . . . Map (db m226690) HM
280 New York, Albany County, Menands — Saint Agnes CemeteryMedal of Honor Recipient Burial Place
On Cemetery Avenue.
Saint Agnes Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 2008Map (db m62357) HM
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281 New York, Albany County, Menands — Troy Steel & Iron Co.
On Empire State Trail, on the right when traveling south.
This was once the site of Troy Steel and Iron Company's blast furnace on Beeaker or Hillhouse Island. This island no longer exists; the tidal waters forming several islands on the west shore of the Hudson River were mostly filled in the 1960's with . . . Map (db m226374) HM
282 New York, Albany County, New Salem — Rev. Harmanus Van Huysen Home
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) at Helderhill Road, on the left when traveling west on New Scotland Road.
Original part built c. 1816. revolutionary War Captain. Served 3 area churches from 1794-1825. His descendants lived in home until 1922.Map (db m136073) HM
283 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Bender Melons
On Maple Road (New York State Route 85A), on the right when traveling west.
Home of Bender Melons Famed "Benders" developed by Charles Bender in 1900 on this New Scotland Farm sold throughout U.S. Map (db m48606) HM
284 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — David Allen House
On Clipp Road, on the right when traveling south.
Land leased From Patroon c.1779. Original House Is Stone. Wood Sections Added Later. Occupied by The Allen Family over 100 Years. Map (db m97288) HM
285 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Early Mission
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85), on the left when traveling west.
Founded 1787 by Suffolk Presbytery Incorporated 1789 1st church 1791 Original frame standingMap (db m142748) HM
286 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Hotaling / Pound House
On Bullock Road south of New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85), on the left when traveling south.
Built by Capt. Thomas Rogers c.1820. Home of Aaron Hotaling. owned for over 50 years by the family of Arthur Pound, state historian, poet & author.Map (db m142764) HM
287 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — 280 — Lime Kiln Farm
On Clipp Road, on the right when traveling south.
Named for Stone Kilns used to make lime. First farmed 1842. Miller Family farmed here over 100 years beginning in 1905. Map (db m97287) HM
288 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Matthew Bullock
On Bullock Road, 0.5 miles south of New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85), on the left when traveling south.
Introduced English Short Horn cattle into Albany County about 1815 and won premiums at fairsMap (db m143041) HM
289 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — New Scotland Church
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) 0.1 miles east of Youmans Road, on the left when traveling west.
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290 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — New Scotland War Memorial
On Swift Road, 0.1 miles south of Woods Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Presented to the Town of New Scotland, by the citizens of the Town of New Scotland, with stones gathered by the youth of the town. Dedicated to those who served and consecrated by those who gave their lives defending this flag and . . . Map (db m142767) WM
291 New York, Albany County, Newtonville — Historic Newtonville
On New Loudon Road (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of East Newton Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Site of first Baptist church, 1852 Rev. William Arthur, preacher. Father of 21st President Chester Alan Arthur 1881 -1885Map (db m142458) HM
292 New York, Albany County, Preston Hollow — Potter Hollow Schoolhouse
On Potter Hollow Road (County Route 354) near County Route 362, on the right when traveling west.
1853 – 1954 District 19 First trustees: Valentine Fero, Daniel Deyo, Silas M. ReeveMap (db m213077) HM
293 New York, Albany County, Preston-Potter Hollow — 1787 Baptist Church
On New York 145, on the right when traveling north.
Baptist Church formed as "First Church of Rensselaerville." Proposed first Am. Baptist Missionary Society and Natl. Baptist Assembly, 1801. Church built, 1846.Map (db m241630) HM
294 New York, Albany County, Preston-Potter Hollow, Preston Hollow — Dr. Samuel Preston
On New York State Route 145, on the left when traveling south.
Settled here in 1789 and gave his name to Preston Hollow. He built the first sawmill and gristmillMap (db m131419) HM
295 New York, Albany County, Preston-Potter Hollow, Preston Hollow — Whipping Post
On Route 145, on the left when traveling south.
For town located on farm of Lawrence Faulk who settled here, in 1790 and died in 1838.Map (db m131416) HM
296 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Baptist Church
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 85), on the right when traveling south.
Organized Aug. 19, 1796. First ministers: Truman Beeman Ephraim Crocker Reuben Winegar Jr. Present church built in 1836Map (db m136128) HM
297 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Episcopal Church
On Albany Hill Street (County Route 361) near County Route 351, on the right when traveling north.
Organized February 20, 1811 by Rev. Samuel Fuller, who built church in 1815 and served as Rector for thirty-one yearsMap (db m136121) HM
298 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Federal Library
On County Route 351, on the right.
This first library was organized March 13, 1798, with 186 subscribers and 200 books. Dissolved 1832.Map (db m136123) HM
299 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Hamlet of Rensselaerville
On Delaware Turnpike (County Route 353) at NY 85 & Albany Co. 351, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Turnpike.
Settled in 1787. Historic District on the National and New York State Registers of Historic PlacesMap (db m136109) HM
300 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Hans Winegar
On New York State Route 85 at County Route 351, on the left when traveling south on State Route 85.
From Stockbridge, Mass. second settler in the village built a log home on the site of the village in 1788Map (db m136114) HM

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