Berne

Garret Flansburg farm, Berne, Lot 510; taken August 11, 1911.<br.>Photo posted by Darin Flansburg<br.>This image was designed as a poster. We encourage people to copy it and post it on local community bulletin boards and in libraries and historical centers.

Berne, one of the four Albany County Hilltowns, is at the west border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Knox, Westerlo, and Rensselaerville. The town of Berne (originally spelled "Bern") was created in 1795 from part of the Rensselaerville. In 1822 the north half of Berne was spun off to form the new Town of Knox.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 64.8 square miles. The west town line is the border of Schoharie County, New York.

• Maps - Click the following link to view various Berne maps.
• Census records for the following years have been transcribed and posted on the Berne Historical Project site: 1790, 1800, 1840, 1850, 1855, 1860, 1865, 1865 Additional, 1905, 1915, 1925

Maps

Numerous maps have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click here for more information.

History

Berne's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.

Military History

From the beginning residents of Berne have served in the military. Click here for more information.

Churches

Hilltown churches formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click here for more information.

Cemeteries

Hilltown cemeteries range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click here for more information.

Schools

Hilltowns had numerous one-room schools scattered to be near population centers. school. In 1932 Berne and Knox joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the Berne-Knox-Westerlo or BKW. Click here for more information.

Organizations

Hilltown organizations united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click here for more information.

Businesses

Berne businesses thrived for generations. Click here for more information.

Hamlets and Communities

Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses. Click here for more information.

External Links

External Links to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click here for more information.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES

Switzkill Natural Area dedicated to the memory of Larry Jackson

Like all of the Albany hill towns, Berne is known for its natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.

- Berne visitor attractions and facilities including farms, farm activities, natural reserves, trails, historic buildings and cemeteries.

- Proposals for town of Berne, farmers and businesses to enhance visitor experiences.

- Making the Hilltowns a Tourist Destination for ideas low impact tourism.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events are listed on the following pages:

Upcoming events for visitors who want to know what is coming up when they "Head for the Hills."

Upcoming Events of Special Interest to Hill Town Residents

Historic Homes

The story of all of the Historic Homes in Berne, and for each when it was built, who lived there, additions, remodeling.

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