List of New York State Historic Markers in Rensselaer County, New York

This is an incomplete list of New York State Historic Markers in Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...

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1	Home of Philip D. Dater	Brunswick Road (New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2.... ) in Eagle Mills	Brunswick Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...	42°43′45.29"N 73°36′2.61"W	1798: Home Of Philip D. Dater. Born 1790-Died 1868. Served in War of 1812 War of 1812 The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
2	Garfield School Garfield School (Brunswick, New York) The District #2 Schoolhouse, known locally as the Garfield School and also known as Brunswick District No. 2 School, located in Brunswick, New York, United States, is a two-room schoolhouse built and opened in 1881. It hosted local students until the consolidation of Brunswick Central School...	Garfield Road near Brunswick Road (New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2.... )	Brunswick Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...	42°43′43.27"N 73°35′59.74"W	1-Room c. 1840-81. Named for James A. Garfield who taught here 1854-56 while a student at Williams College Williams College Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
3	District No. 6 Little Red Schoolhouse (Brunswick, New York) The District #6 Schoolhouse, also known locally as the Little Red Schoolhouse or the Lincoln School, located in Brunswick, New York, United States, is a one-room schoolhouse built circa 1830 or 1837 that was home to grades one through eight until the consolidation of Brunswick Central School...	Corner of Buck Road and Brick Church Road (New York State Route 278 New York State Route 278 New York State Route 278 is a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The route, in length, is located entirely in the town of Brunswick... )	Brunswick Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...	42°45′4.4"N 73°34′27.67"W	C. 1830 brick school built on land granted by Luther and Olive Eddy. Later named the Lincoln School by students.
4	Gilead Lutheran Church	New York State Route 7 New York State Route 7 New York State Route 7 is a 180-mile long New York State Highway that runs from the New York/Pennsylvania border south of Binghamton, New York to the New York/Vermont border east of Hoosick. Most of the road runs along the Susquehanna Valley, closely paralleling Interstate 88 throughout... at Haynersville	Brunswick Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...	42°47′27.78"N 73°34′13.47"W	Gilead Church; Lutheran, organized about 1746 by Palatine settlers 400 feet east of this spot. Moved 2½ miles south to present site in 1817.
4	District 7 School	Gypsy Lane of New York State Route 142 New York State Route 142 New York State Route 142 is a north–south state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, in the United States. The southern terminus is at an intersection with NY 7 in the hamlet of Brunswick Center within the town of Brunswick. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 4 in the... near Lansingburgh Lansingburgh, New York Lansingburgh was the first chartered village in Rensselaer County, New York, USA and was settled around 1763. The name is from Abraham Lansing, an early settler, combined with the Scottish word burgh....	Brunswick Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...	42°46′43.41"N 73°38′43.27"W	Dist. 7 School; On Gypsy Lane c. 1829–30; 'Schoolhouse in the woods'; Herman Melville Herman Melville Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. He is best known for his novel Moby-Dick and the posthumous novella Billy Budd.... taught 1840; Land given 1829 by Abraham Jacob Lansing.
5	Citizen Genet	On Us 9 & 20 In Front Of Dutch Reformed Church, E. Greenbush	East Greenbush		1763–1834 Settled Two Miles West Of Here About 1800 Grave Behind This Church
6	War of 1812 War of 1812 The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...	On Us 9 & 20 Columbia Trnpke. At Hampton Manor	East Greenbush		Greenbush Cantonment Quarters For United States Army Situated On Half Mile North Of Here [Arrow]
7	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	Intersection Us 9 & 20 With Nys 4 & 40	East Greenbush		4 Miles Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
8	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	Intersection Us 9 & 20 With Nys 9J	East Greenbush		2500 Feet Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
9	Bennington Battlefield Battle of Bennington The Battle of Bennington was a battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place on August 16, 1777, in Walloomsac, New York, about from its namesake Bennington, Vermont...	New York State Route 67 New York State Route 67 New York State Route 67 is an east–west state highway in eastern New York in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 5 in the town of St. Johnsville... at entrance to Bennington Battlefield Park, east of Walloomsac Walloomsac, New York Walloomsac, New York is a location in New York State, on the Walloomsac River. It is to the east, and upstream, from North Hoosick, New York. It includes the Bennington Battlefield, which was fought on both sides of the river....	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...	42°56′1.98"N 73°18′17.24"W	Bennington Battlefield; General Stark's Victory; August 16, 1777
10	Early Tavern	On Nys 7 At Hoosick	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		Kept By David Wilcox Before 1814. Later Home Of Dr. John Warren. Born 1806, Died 1882 First Regular Pastor 1797
11	First Meeting House	East side of Main Street between Elm and Hall Streets in Hoosick Falls Hoosick Falls, New York Hoosick Falls is a village in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 3,182 at the 2010 census, a decline of 254 since 2000. During its peak around 1900, the village had a population of about 7,000...	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...	42°53′56.32"N 73°21′1.31"W	First Meeting House in Hoosick Falls erected 1800 for use of the "Warren Society of Hoosick"; Baptist church organized 1847.
12	Reformed Protestant Dutch Church at Tiossiook	Southeast corner of New York State Route 67 New York State Route 67 New York State Route 67 is an east–west state highway in eastern New York in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 5 in the town of St. Johnsville... and Buskirk-West Hoosick Road	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...	42°57′12.49"N 73°26′0.09"W	Dutch Church at Tiossiook; Organized May 2, 1792; Present building erected 1823; First pastor Rev. S. Smith
13	Walloomsac N. E. Church	On Town Rd. About 1 Mile East Of Walloomsac	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		Walloomsac N. E. Church Incorporated April 18, 1811 Reincorporated 1845 And 1858 On Pittstown Circuit Church Building Removed 1898
14	First Bridge Over Hoosick River in Hoosick Falls	On Mechanic St., Hoosick Falls	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		First Bridge Over Hoosick River At The Falls, Built 1791 As "Federal Bridge". Builders John Waldo And John Ryan Rebuilt By J. Manchester, 1825
15	Hoosick Baptist Church	On Nys 7 About 1½ Miles Northeast Of Hoosick	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		Hoosick Baptist Church Organized March 16, 1785 First Building Erected 1792 Elder Samuel Rogers First Regular Pastor 1797
16	St. Croix Church	On Nys 67 About 1/2 Mile West Of North Hoosick	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...	42°55′54.98"N 73°21′31.15"W	Near here is site Dutch Reform Church the first Protestant Church in Hoosick Valley on lot of A. Wendell in Hoosac Pat.
17	Arrow (Bennington Battlefield)	On Nys 67 About 1 Mile East Of Walloomsac	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		Bennington Battlefield August 16, 1777 Road Leading To Site Of Battle And Baum's Redoubt
18	Arrow (Bennington Battlefield)	On Nys 67 About 1 Mile East Of Walloomsac	Hoosick Hoosick, New York Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...		Battery Point Here, August 16, 1777 A Cannon, Guarding Bridge And Ford, Was Captured By The Americans. Now In The Bennington Hist. Museum
19	Benjamin Budd's Tavern	On Us 20 At Brainerd	Nassau Nassau, New York Nassau, the name of several places in New York State, may refer to:Nassau , New YorkNassau , New York*Nassau County, New York...		Built By Hershon Turner On Site Of Kaunaumeek Where Brainerd Preached To Indians With Aid Of Wauwaumpequunnaunt
20	Van Alen Home	On Washington Avenue near New York State Route 43 New York State Route 43 New York State Route 43 is a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It extends for from Interstate 90 exit 8 in North Greenbush to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues into Williamstown as Massachusetts Route 43... in Defreestville	North Greenbush North Greenbush, New York North Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. North Greenbush is located in the western part of the county. The population was 10,805 at the 2000 census....	42°39′14.44"N 73°41′52.55"W	Built On 400 Acres Tract Purchased 1778 By John Evert Van Alen Born 1749 - Died 1807 Congressman 1793–1799
21	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	On Nys 40 At Defreestville	North Greenbush North Greenbush, New York North Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. North Greenbush is located in the western part of the county. The population was 10,805 at the 2000 census....		5 Miles Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
22	Brimmer Farm	On Co. Rd. About 1/2 Mile South Of Petersburg Junction	Petersburg		Settled 1754 Indian Massacre Occurred Here June 2, 1755 George Brimmer Buried Here
23	Farm of John Brimmer	On Nys 22 About 1½ Miles South Of Petersburg	Petersburg		John Brimmer Who Was Captured By Indians, 1754 Buried Here In 1830
24	Coon Inn	On Nys 22 About 1 Mile South Of Petersburg	Petersburg		Coon Inn First Town Meeting Held Here April 5, 1791. H. Coon, Moderator; J. Odell, Supervisor; J. Greene, Clerk
25	Lydia Odell Baxter	On Tn. Rd. About 1½ Miles East Of Petersburg	Petersburg		Poet Born Here September 2, 1809 - Died New York City, January 23, 1874
26	Reynolds Farm	On Nys 22 About 3 Miles South Of North Petersburg	Petersburg		Settled 1780 William W. Reynolds Born In Rhode Island Died Here 1829. Served In American Revolution
27	Garfield Church	On Town Road To Poestenkill	Poestenkill Poestenkill, New York Poestenkill or Poesten Kill may refer to:Poesten Kill, a creek in Rensselaer County, New York and the namesake of the town and CDPPoestenkill , New York, a town in Rensselaer County, New York...		President James A. Garfield Preached Here And Conducted His Writing School Earning Tuition To Williams College
28	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	At Columbia St. & Broadway	Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...		1200 Feet Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
29	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	On Broadway At Dunn Memorial Bridge	Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...		2000 Feet Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
30	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	At Dunn Memorial Bridge	Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...		2000 Feet Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
31	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	On Riverside Ave. Opposite Fort Crailo	Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...		Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written Here 1758
32	Arrow (Fort Crailo)	At Aiken Ave. & Columbia St.	Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...		1200 Feet Fort Crailo "Yankee Doodle" Written There 1758
33	Herman Melville Herman Melville Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. He is best known for his novel Moby-Dick and the posthumous novella Billy Budd.... 's Home	In Front Of No. 2 114Th St. In North Troy	Troy Troy, New York Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...		Author Of "Moby Dick" Family Home 1838–1847 Did His Earliest Writing And Completed First Two Books Here; "Typee" And "Omoo"
34	First House of Worship in Troy	On The Corner Of Congress & 1St Sts. In Troy	Troy Troy, New York Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...		The First House Of Worship In Troy Was Erected - 1792 By The First Presbyterian Church Present Church Built 1836
35	Albert Pawling	Old Mount Ida Cemetery on Pawling Avenue, near New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2....	Troy Troy, New York Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...	42°43′17.55"N 73°40′26.81"W	Albert Pawling; 2nd Lt. 1775. Led forces at Quebec, St. John's, White Plains and Monmouth. 1st sheriff Rensselaer County; 1st mayor City of Troy, NY
36	Old Mount Ida Cemetery	Pawling Avenue near New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2....	Troy Troy, New York Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...	42°43′17.15"N 73°40′30.54"W	Old Mount Ida; Cemetery est. 01 Jan 1832; 12-3/10 acres. Numerous soldiers buried here who served in the Revolutionary War, 1812 and Civil Wars

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