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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Knox

 
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Albany is the county seat for Albany County
Knox is in Albany County
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1 ► 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
2 ► New York, Albany County, Knox — Knieskem Farm —
On Cross Road, on the right.
Settled by Hendrick Knieskem about 1750 — — Map (db m54208) HM
3 ► New York, Albany County, Knox — 1255 — Knox Cave —
On Berne-Altamont Rd (New York State Route 156) just north of Town Hall Road, on the right when traveling south.
Vast Passages Explored as Early as 1835. Acquired by Northeastern Cave Conservancy. Subject of Lore & Scientific Research. Located Nearby. — — Map (db m306878) HM
4 ► 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
5 ► 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
6 ► 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
7 ► 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
8 ► 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
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9 ► 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
10 ► 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
11 ► 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
12 ► 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
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026