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[[Rensselaerville District Schools]] - A listing of the 24 district schools in the town, their location and history if known.
 
[[Rensselaerville District Schools]] - A listing of the 24 district schools in the town, their location and history if known.
==ORGANIZATIONS==
 
*Current Organizations:
 
:- [[Rensselaerville Grist Mill| Rensselaerville Historical Society]]. - [http://www.albanyhilltowns.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Rensselaerville_Grist_Mill Information on their research collection.]
 
:- [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=116403461785&ref=mf Rensselaerville Farmland Protection] Facebook Group mission is to advocate for the preservation of agricultural soils and farmlands in the Helderberg hill towns with initial focus on the Town of Rensselaerville, to protect the rural character of the area, to offer educational programs to the public, and to actively support regional agricultural enterprises…”
 
*Past Organizations:
 
  
  
 
==PHOTO GALLERY==
 
This section is for scenic photos and post cards of the Town. Photos of people and families should be posted on biography or family pages. Photos of the hamlets should be posted under the hamlets.
 
*[[Rensselaerville - Then and Now]]
 
*Gallery:
 
<gallery>
 
Image:Ren 2.jpg|<center>Main Street looking West from Presbyterian corner, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 5.jpg|<center>Lower Main Street from the Medusa Road, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 6.jpg|<center>The village of Rensselaerville from above the Lincoln Pond Road, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 7.jpg|<center>State Road looking North, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 8.jpg|<center>Rensselaerville in 1807, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 9.jpg|<center>About 1900, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ball Team 1910.jpg|<center>July 4, 1910, Baseball game, Rensselaer, photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
Image:Ren 17.jpg|<center>The old "White" Rensselaerville Village Bridge across Ten Mile Creek, wooden plank bed. Gristmill seen under the bridge. This is the oldest bridge recalled. Around 1914 this was replaced by another. Around 1952 the present concrete bridge was built., photo from [[People Made It Happen Here]]</center>
 
File:Dam at lake.jpg|<center>Dam at lake</center>
 
File:mainst2.jpg|<center>Main Street</center>
 
File:Main st renn.jpg|<center>Main Street</center>
 
File:Old main st renn.jpg|<center>Main Street</center>
 
File:Main st.jpg|<center>Main Street looking east</center>
 
File:StRoad.jpg|<center>Rt. 85 heading out of Rensselaerville</center>
 
File:Renstreet.jpg|<center>Main Street</center>
 
image:Youwouldlikeitren.jpg|<center>You would like it here</center>
 
File:Academyhill.jpg|<center>Academy Hill</center>
 
File:Unioncollege.jpg|<center>Union College</center>
 
File:E,N.Huyck.jpg|<center>E.N. Huyck House, now owned by Union College</center>
 
File:Catalpahouse.jpg|<center>Catalpa House</center>
 
File:Our wedding.jpg|<center>Painting by Jessie Homer (Mitchell) French 1980 Jessie came from Beverly Hills, CA to wedding of Kate Jean Bensen in Rensselaerville and created this and several other paintings of the day.</center>
 
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
'''Sources'''
 
'''Sources'''
 
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[[Category:Buildings]][[Category:Religion]][[Category:Businesses]][[Category:Natural History]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Education]]
 
[[Category:Buildings]][[Category:Religion]][[Category:Businesses]][[Category:Natural History]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Education]]

Revision as of 00:02, 1 October 2012

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.

The Village of Rensselaerville, photo from People Made It Happen Here

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

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES

The Albany hill towns are known for their natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.

UPCOMING EVENTS

upcoming events are listed on the following pages:


GENEALOGY

- RHS Genealogy Files



Rensselaerville District Schools - A listing of the 24 district schools in the town, their location and history if known.


Sources