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Knox, one of the four [[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY| Albany County, NY  Hilltowns]] or [[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NYs|Helderberg Hilltowns]] is in the northwest part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_County,_New_York Albany County].  The other Hilltowns are [[b:Berne|Berne]], [[w:Westerlo|Westerlo]], and [[r:Rensselaerville|Rensselaerville]]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.9 square miles.
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Knox, one of the four '''[[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY| Albany County, NY  Hilltowns]]''' or '''[[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY|Helderberg Hilltowns]]''' is in the northwest part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_County,_New_York Albany County].  The other Hilltowns are '''[[b:Berne|Berne]]''', '''[[w:Westerlo|Westerlo]]''', and '''[[r:Rensselaerville|Rensselaerville]]'''. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.9 square miles.
  
The west town line is the border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoharie_County,_New_York Schoharie County], and the north town line is the border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenectady_County,_New_York Schenectady County].
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The west town line is the border of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoharie_County,_New_York Schoharie County]''', and the north town line is the border of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenectady_County,_New_York Schenectady County]'''.
  
The population was 2,647 at the 2000 census.
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The population was 2,647 at the 2000 census, 2,692 in the 2010 census.
 
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=='''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Knox Biographies]]'''==
 
=='''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Knox Biographies]]'''==
 
[[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Go to Biographies]]
 
[[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Go to Biographies]]
Hilltown [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Berne Biographies]] will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|here]] for '''''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|more information.]]
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Hilltown '''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Knox Biographies]]''' will not appear on a ''search'' on this part of the site. Click '''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|here]]''' for '''''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|more information.]]'''''
  
 
== '''[[Maps]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Maps]]''' ==
[[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps|Back to Maps]]Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps|Back to Maps]]Numerous '''[[Maps|maps]]''' have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click '''[[Maps|here]]''' for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[History]]''' ==
 
== '''[[History]]''' ==
 
[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]]
 
[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]]
Knox's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].'''''
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Knox's '''[[History]]''' appears in many publications. Click '''[[History|here]]''' for '''''[[History|more information]].'''''
  
 
== '''[[Military History]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Military History]]''' ==
[[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History|Back to Military History]]From the beginning residents of Knox have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History|Back to Military History]]From the beginning residents of Knox have served in the '''[[Military History|military]]'''. Click '''[[Military History|here]]''' for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' ==
 
[[File:FamilyLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Family Histories and Genealogy|Go to Family Histories and Genealogy]]
 
[[File:FamilyLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Family Histories and Genealogy|Go to Family Histories and Genealogy]]
Hilltown [[Family Histories and Genealogy|Family Histories and Genealogy]] provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit [http://www.bernehistory.org/FamilyFiles/default.aspx www.BerneHistory.org] for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click [[Family Histories and Genealogy|here]] for '''''[[Family Histories and Genealogy|more information]]'''''.
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Hilltown '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy|Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit '''[http://www.bernehistory.org/FamilyFiles/default.aspx www.BerneHistory.org]''' for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy|here]]''' for '''''[[Family Histories and Genealogy|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Farms and Lots]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Farms and Lots]]''' ==
 
[[File:FarmLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Farms and Lots|Go to Farms and Lots]]
 
[[File:FarmLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Farms and Lots|Go to Farms and Lots]]
Hilltown [[Farms and Lots|Farms and Lots]] mirror the history of the people and area. Click [[Farms and Lots|here]] for '''''[[Farms and Lots|more information]]'''''.
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Hilltown '''[[Farms and Lots|Farms and Lots]]''' mirror the history of the people and area. Click '''[[Farms and Lots|here]]''' for '''''[[Farms and Lots|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' ==
Hilltown [[Historic Homes|historic homes]] range from grand estates to humble homes. Click [[Historic Homes|here]] for '''''[[Historic Homes|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:HomeLogo.jpg|87px|right|link=Historic Homes|Go to Historic Homes]]
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Hilltown '''[[Historic Homes|historic homes]]''' range from grand estates to humble homes. Click '''[[Historic Homes|here]]''' for '''''[[Historic Homes|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Churches]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Churches]]''' ==
 
[[File:ChurchLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Churches|Go to Churches]]
 
[[File:ChurchLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Churches|Go to Churches]]
[[Churches|Churches]] played a major role in the lives of Knox residents. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''.
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'''[[Churches|Churches]]''' played a major role in the lives of Knox residents. Click '''[[Churches|here]]''' for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Cemeteries]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Cemeteries]]''' ==
[[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries|Go to Cemeteries]]From 1936 through 1940 William A. Brinkman, Historian, Town of Guilderland, compiled a list of the [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] and family burying grounds in the Town of Knox. He missed one or two, or maybe a few. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for'' '''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''
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[[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries|Go to Cemeteries]]From 1936 through 1940 William A. Brinkman, Historian, Town of Guilderland, compiled a list of the '''[[Cemeteries|cemeteries]]''' and family burying grounds in the Town of Knox. He missed one or two, or maybe a few. Click '''[[Cemeteries|here]]''' for'' '''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''
  
 
== '''[[Schools]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Schools]]''' ==
[[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools|Go to Schools]]Knox had 15 one-room [[Schools|schools]] before the joined the Berne-Knox-Westerlo district. Click [[Schools|here]] for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools|Go to Schools]]Knox had 15 one-room '''[[Schools|schools]]''' before the joined the '''[[h:Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo district]]'''. Click '''[[Schools|here]]''' for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Organizations]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Organizations]]''' ==
[[File:OrganizationsLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Organizations|Go to Organizations]][[Organizations]] in Knox were an important part of town life. Click [[Organizations|here]] for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:OrganizationsLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Organizations|Go to Organizations]]'''[[Organizations]]''' in Knox were an important part of town life. Click '''[[Organizations|here]]''' for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Businesses]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Businesses]]''' ==
[[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]]Knox [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]]Knox '''[[Businesses|businesses]]''' thrived for generations. Click '''[[Businesses|here]]''' for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''.
  
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== '''[[Knox - Then and Now]]''' ==
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Compare older buildings and locations to how they are now!
 
== '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' ==
Knox has had many [[Hamlets and Communities|hamlets]], but most have disappeared. Click [[Hamlets and Communities|here]] for '''''[[Hamlets and Communities|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:HamletLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Hamlets and Communities|Go to Hamlets and Communities]]Knox has had many '''[[Hamlets and Communities|hamlets]]''', but most have disappeared. Click '''[[Hamlets and Communities|here]]''' for '''''[[Hamlets and Communities|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' ==
Post Cards and Photos of Knox are grouped in this section. Many of the [[Photo Gallery|pictures]] appear in individual stories.  Click [[Photo Gallery|here]] for '''''[[Photo Gallery|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:PhotoLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Photo Gallery|Go to Photo Gallery]]
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Post Cards and Photos of Knox are grouped in this section. Many of the '''[[Photo Gallery|pictures]]''' appear in individual stories.  Click '''[[Photo Gallery|here]]''' for '''''[[Photo Gallery|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[External Links]]''' ==
 
== '''[[External Links]]''' ==
 
[[File:ExternalLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=External Links|Go to External Links]][[External Links|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links|here]] for '''''[[External Links|more information]]'''''.[[External Links|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links|here]] for '''''[[External Links|more information]]'''''.
 
[[File:ExternalLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=External Links|Go to External Links]][[External Links|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links|here]] for '''''[[External Links|more information]]'''''.[[External Links|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links|here]] for '''''[[External Links|more information]]'''''.
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=='''[[Knox Today]]'''==
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[[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Knox Today|Go to Knox Today]]
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'''[[Knox Today|Hilltowns Today]]'''  offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click '''[[Knox Today|here]]''' for '''''[[Knox Today|more information]]'''''.
 
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==Knox Visitor Attractions and Facilities==
 
Like all of the Albany hill towns, Knox is known for its natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.
 
:[[Knox visitor attractions and facilities]]
 
:[[Proposals for town  of Knox, farmers and businesses]] to enhance visitor experiences.
 
==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]]
 
  
==Farms==
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*Current Farms - [[Knox visitor attractions and facilities]] has a listing of current farms, farm activities, and where to buy farm products.
 

Latest revision as of 22:46, 8 December 2016

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Knox, one of the four Albany County, NY Hilltowns or Helderberg Hilltowns is in the northwest part of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Westerlo, and Rensselaerville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.9 square miles.

The west town line is the border of Schoharie County, and the north town line is the border of Schenectady County.

The population was 2,647 at the 2000 census, 2,692 in the 2010 census.

Knox Biographies

Go to Biographies

Hilltown Knox Biographies will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click here for more information.

Maps

Back to Maps

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

History

Go to History

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

Military History

Back to Military History

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

Family Histories and Genealogy

Go to Family Histories and Genealogy

Hilltown Family Histories and Genealogy provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit www.BerneHistory.org for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click here for more information.

Farms and Lots

Go to Farms and Lots

Hilltown Farms and Lots mirror the history of the people and area. Click here for more information.

Historic Homes

Go to Historic Homes

Hilltown historic homes range from grand estates to humble homes. Click here for more information.

Churches

Go to Churches

Churches played a major role in the lives of Knox residents. Click here for more information.

Cemeteries

Go to Cemeteries

From 1936 through 1940 William A. Brinkman, Historian, Town of Guilderland, compiled a list of the cemeteries and family burying grounds in the Town of Knox. He missed one or two, or maybe a few. Click here for more information

Schools

Go to Schools

Knox had 15 one-room schools before the joined the Berne-Knox-Westerlo district. Click here for more information.

Organizations

Go to Organizations

Organizations in Knox were an important part of town life. Click here for more information.

Businesses

Go to Businesses

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

Knox - Then and Now

Compare older buildings and locations to how they are now!

Hamlets and Communities

Go to Hamlets and Communities

Knox has had many hamlets, but most have disappeared. Click here for more information.

Photo Gallery

Go to Photo Gallery

Post Cards and Photos of Knox are grouped in this section. Many of the pictures appear in individual stories. Click here for more information.

External Links

Go to External Links

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

Knox Today

Go to Knox Today

Hilltowns Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.


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