Knox

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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

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

Maps

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

History

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

Military History

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

Family Histories and Genealogy

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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

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

Historic Homes

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

Churches

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

Cemeteries

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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

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

Organizations

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

Businesses

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

Hamlets and Communities

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

Photo Gallery

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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

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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

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


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