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| + | |[[Image:Ren 1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>The Village of Rensselaerville, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>]] | ||
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| + | '''Rensselaerville, the earliest of the four [[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY|Albany County Hilltowns| Albany County, NY Hilltowns]]''' is on the south border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_County,_New_York Albany County]. The other Hilltowns are [[b:Berne|Berne]], [[k:Knox|Knox]], and [[w:Westerlo|Westerlo]].<br> | ||
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| + | According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 61.9 square miles. | ||
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| + | The south town line is the border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greene_County,_New_York Greene County], and the west town line is the border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoharie_County,_New_York Schoharie County]. The north line is the border of [[b:Berne|Berne]]. The east line is the border of [[w:Westerlo|Westerlo]]. | ||
| + | The population was 1,915 at the 2000 census. | ||
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| + | =='''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Rensselaerville Biographies]]'''== | ||
| + | [[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Go to Biographies]] | ||
| + | Hilltown [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Rensselaerville 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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== '''[[Maps]]''' == | == '''[[Maps]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps|Go to Maps]] | ||
Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''. | Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[History]]''' == | == '''[[History]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=History|Go to History]] | ||
Rensselaerville's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].''''' | Rensselaerville's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].''''' | ||
== '''[[Military History]]''' == | == '''[[Military History]]''' == | ||
| − | From the beginning residents of Rensselaerville have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for | + | [[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History|Go to Military History]]From the beginning residents of Rensselaerville have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for |
== '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' == | == '''[[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]]'''''. | ||
| − | + | == '''[[Farms and Lots]]''' == | |
| − | == '''[[Farms and | + | [[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]]'''''. | |
== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' == | == '''[[Historic Homes]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:HomeLogo.jpg|87px|right|link=Historic Homes|Go to Historic Homes]]Hilltown [[Historic Homes|historic homes]] range from grand estates to humble homes. Click [[Historic Homes|here]] for '''''[[Historic Homes|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[Churches]]''' == | == '''[[Churches]]''' == | ||
| − | Hilltown [[Churches|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:ChurchLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Churches|Go to Churches]]Hilltown [[Churches|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''. |
== '''[[Cemeteries]]''' == | == '''[[Cemeteries]]''' == | ||
| − | Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries|Go to Cemeteries]]Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''. |
== '''[[Schools]]''' == | == '''[[Schools]]''' == | ||
| − | Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools|schools]] scattered to be near population centers. [[Schools|school]]. In 1932 [[b:Berne|Berne]] and [[k:Knox|Knox]] joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the [[h:Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] or BKW. Click [[Schools|here]] for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools|Go to Schools]] |
| + | Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools|schools]] scattered to be near population centers. [[Schools|school]]. In 1932 [[b:Berne|Berne]] and [[k:Knox|Knox]] joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the [[h:Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] or BKW. Click [[Schools|here]] for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Organizations]]''' == | == '''[[Organizations]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:OrganizationsLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Organizations|Go to Organizations]] | ||
Hilltown [[Organizations|organizations]] united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click [[Organizations|here]] for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''. | Hilltown [[Organizations|organizations]] united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click [[Organizations|here]] for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Businesses]]''' == | == '''[[Businesses]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]] | ||
Rensselaerville [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''. | Rensselaerville [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' == | == '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' == | ||
| − | Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small [[Hamlets and Communities|hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses]]. Click [[Hamlets and Communities|here]] for '''''[[Hamlets and Communities|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:HamletLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Hamlets and Communities|Go to Hamlets and Communities]]Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small [[Hamlets and Communities|hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses]]. Click [[Hamlets and Communities|here]] for '''''[[Hamlets and Communities|more information]]'''''. |
== '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' == | == '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:PhotoLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Photo Gallery|Go to Photo Gallery]]Hilltown [[Photo Gallery|photos]] record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click [[Photo Gallery|here]] for '''''[[Photo Gallery|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[External Links]]''' == | == '''[[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]]'''''. | + | [[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]]'''''. |
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| − | + | =='''[[Rensselaerville Today]]'''== | |
| + | [[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Rensselaerville Today|Go to Rensselaerville Today]] | ||
| + | [[Rensselaerville Today|Rensselaerville Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Rensselaerville Today|here]] for '''''[[Rensselaerville Today|more information]]'''''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 20 August 2014
 Rensselaerville, the earliest of the four Albany County Hilltowns| Albany County, NY Hilltowns is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Knox, and Westerlo.
The south town line is the border of Greene County, and the west town line is the border of Schoharie County. The north line is the border of Berne. The east line is the border of Westerlo. The population was 1,915 at the 2000 census. |
Rensselaerville Biographies
Hilltown Rensselaerville Biographies will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click here for more information.
Maps
Numerous maps have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click here for more information.
History
Rensselaerville's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.
Military History
From the beginning residents of Rensselaerville have served in the military. Click here for
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
Hilltown Farms and Lots mirror the history of the people and area. Click here for more information.
Historic Homes
Hilltown historic homes range from grand estates to humble homes. 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
Rensselaerville 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.
Photo Gallery
Hilltown photos record the people, places, and things through out the years. 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.
Rensselaerville Today
Rensselaerville Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.
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