Historical Markers in Guilderland

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Historical Markers in Guilderland

1 ► 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, 1777 — — Map (db m49379) HM

2 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Captain Jacob Van Aernam — 1732 - 1813 —

On Brandle Road 0.6 miles north of Altamont-Voorheesville Road ( 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

3 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Case Homestead —

On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) east of Route 146, on the right when traveling east.

Built as tavern by Russell Case at the opening of Great Western Turnpike, 1799 — — Map (db m220600) HM

4 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Dr F. Crounse —

On New York State Route 146 at Danvers Road, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 146.

Built this house, 1833 First physician at West Guilderland (Altamont) Practiced here sixty years — — Map (db m49844) HM

5 ► New York, Albany County, Westmere, Guilderland — 1007 — Early Turnpike —

On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) at Highwood Circle, on the left when traveling west on Western Avenue.

Chartered as Great Western Turnpike ca. 1799 & connected Albany to Cherry Valley. Toll Gate #2 site nearby. Became U.S. Route 20 ca. 1926. — — Map (db m255867) HM

6 ► 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

7 ► 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

8 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Meeting —

On New York State Route 146 at Hurst Road, on the right when traveling east on New York 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

9 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Reformed Dutch Church —

On New York State Route 146 at 158, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 146.

100 ft. W Site of the First Reformed Dutch Church in Guilderland. Built before 1767. First pastor Rev. Harmanus Van Huysen — — Map (db m136065) HM

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10 ► 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

11 ► 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

12 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — 1011 — Fullers —

On Fuller Station Road at Western Turnpike (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling south on Fuller Station Road.

Hamlet est. here by ca. 1875 along Great Western Turnpike. included toll gate, school, stores, post office, railroad station, hay presses & homes. — — Map (db m254502) HM

13 ► 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

14 ► 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

15 ► 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

16 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Hamilton Glass House —

On Western Turnpike (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west.

. . . — — Map (db m45518) HM

17 ► 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

18 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Inn of Jacob Crounse

On New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.

Built 1833. Midway tavern where horses were changed on Schoharie-Albany Stage Coach Route — — Map (db m49512) HM

19 ► 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 here — — Map (db m44020) HM

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20 ► 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

21 ► 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

22 ► New York, Albany County, Altamont, Guilderland — 171 — Patriot Burials — Westfall Cemetery —

On Westfall Road 0.6 miles north of Bozenkill Road (County Route 253), on the right when traveling north.

Peter Westfall, 1740-1825, Revolutionary War Veteran with New York militia. Buried approx. 150 feet North. — — Map (db m281256) HM

23 ► 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

24 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Rose Hill 1842 — John 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

25 ► 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

26 ► 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

27 ► 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

28 ► New York, Albany County, Altamont, Guilderland — 1157 — Van Auken Brothers —

On Westfall Road, on the left when traveling north.

Rev. War Veterans Pvt. Henry and Lt. Levi Van Auken established farm here by 1787. Both served in the Albany Co. Militia Third Regiment. — — Map (db m280776) HM

29 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — 1163 — Van Bael Patent —

On Johnston Road (County Route 203) west of Alexa Lane, on the right when traveling west.

Purchased 1672 from Mohawks. Sold to Symon Veeder 1683 & Omie Lagrange 1686. Disputed by Patroons & reduced to 1000 acres by 1775 arbitration. — — Map (db m280783) HM

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30 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — 46 — West Shore Route — Historic Transportation —

On Fuller Station Road 0.4 miles south of U.S. 20, on the left when traveling south.

NY West Shore & Buffalo RR ran near here 1883. Freight and passenger service from Weehawken, NJ to Buffalo, NY. Later part of CSX system. — — Map (db m280779) HM

31 ► 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

32 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland, McKownville — William McKown —

On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Fuller Road, on the right when traveling west.

1763-1843. Began McKownville building inn, tavern, dam & barns nearby for opening of Great Western Turnpike 1800. Town Supervisor 1813-1824 — — Map (db m255234) HM

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