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Rensselaerville, New York
Population: 1,915
Located in Albany County
Rensselaerville is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 1,915 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Kiliaen Van Rensselaer. The Town of Rensselaerville is on the south border of the county. The "official" hamlets are Cooksburg, Medusa, Potter Hollow, Preston Hollow, and Rensselaerville. Rensselaerville was once part of the Rensselaerwyck estate. The town was settled around 1785. Rensselaerville was created from part of the Town of Watervliet in 1790. In 1795, the northern part of the town was lost to create the new Town of Berne. Additional territory was lost from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of Westerlo in 1815.
For over 200 years the Town of Rensselaerville has been quietly tucked away in the mountains in southwest Albany County, New York. In the charming Town of Rensselaerville you will find some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the Northeast; lovingly preserved 18th and 19th century houses, mills and churches; quiet country roads waiting to be explored by bicycle or car; miles of wooded trails for hiking, x-country skiing and enjoying wildlife; unpolluted streams and lakes for fishing; incredible unobstructed mountain views.
We offer some of the best antique buys in the region with over a dozen antique shops. Discover an intact 19th century grist mill. Stroll through a historic village listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Hike the 2000 acre nature preserve complete with waterfall, lake and ten miles of trails. Try your hand a angling in one of several State fishing spots along the Catskill and Ten-Mile Creeks. Join us throughout the year for delightful seasonal events, such as a maple sugar festival, garden tour, Founders Day celebration and Town-wide garage sales and barbeques.
There are many more treasures waiting to be discovered along our quiet country roads. So the next time you want a relaxing outing away from the stresses of your hectic modern life...
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