Westerlo

The Town of Westerlo, one of four Albany County Hilltowns| Albany County, NY Hilltowns, is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Knox, and Rensselaerville.

The map is a portion from a larger map of the Town of Westerlo; 1854 survey by Jay Gould of Roxbury, NY.

Geography and Demographics

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles.

Maps

• Here is a current map from MapQuest.

Maps

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

History

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

Military History

From the beginning residents of Knox have served in the military. 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

Westerlo 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.

Visitor attractions

Like all of the Albany hill towns, Westerlo is known for its natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.

Westerlo visitor attractions and facilities including farms, farm activities, natural reserves, trails, historic buildings and cemeteries.

Proposals for town of Westerlo, 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

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