Rensselaerville
Description
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
Farms and Lots
Historic Homes
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
External Links
External Links to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click here for more information.
Rensselaerville, the earliest of the four Albany County, NY Hilltowns is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Knox, and Westerlo.
GEOGRAPHY AND DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 61.9 square miles.
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.
Maps
- 1787 map of Rensselaerville, or rather the territory that became Rensselaerville.
- Landmarks of Albany County first tenants of Rensselaerville
- 1854 map of the Town Of Rensselaerville photo from People Made It Happen Here
- Here is a current map from MapQuest.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES
The Albany hill towns are known for their natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.
- Listing of Rensselaerville visitor attractions and facilities including farms, farm activities, natural reserves, trails, historic buildings and cemeteries.
- Proposals for town of Rensselaerville, farmers and businesses to attract visitors.
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
GENEALOGY
Rensselaerville District Schools - A listing of the 24 district schools in the town, their location and history if known.
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