Boght Corners, New York facts for kids
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Boght Corners
Boght
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| Etymology: Boght: Dutch for bend, the curve of the Mohawk River Corners: the intersection of Boght Road and US 9 |
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 Boght Corners
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Albany |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12047
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
Boght Corners, also called Boght, is a small community known as a hamlet. It is located in the town of Colonie in northern Albany County, New York. The community sits right on U.S. Route 9 (Route 9). The "corners" in its name come from where Route 9 meets Boght Road. The North Colonie Central School District serves this area, and Boght Hills Elementary School is right in the hamlet.
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History of Boght Corners
Some of the very first European settlements in Albany County were in the Boght Corners area. Old documents often called it "The Boght" or "The Boght of the Kahoos." The word "Boght" comes from an old Dutch word meaning "bay" or "bend." This name refers to the curve of the Mohawk River nearby.
Boght was a general area north and west of the Cohoes Falls. Boght Corners was once known as Groesbeck's Corners, named after a local family. Boght Road, which used to be called Cohoes Road, marked the northern edge of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. Land north of this Manor was bought from the Mohawk people in 1667. This land was then sold or leased to new settlers. Loudon Road, now US 9, was built in 1755. It was used to bring supplies north from Albany to places like Lake George and Fort Ticonderoga.
The first church in this area was the Reformed Dutch Church of the Boght, started in 1781. It was the first church north of Albany. For many years, church services were held in the Dutch language.
Today, Boght Corners is still mostly a rural area. You can find groups of shops, offices, and homes along its roads. These areas are separated by forests, farms, and streams that flow into the Mohawk River.
Geography of Boght Corners
Hamlets in New York do not have exact borders. However, the "corners" in Boght Corners refer to the intersection of Boght Road and US 9. Boght generally includes the areas next to Route 9.
- To the south is the hamlet of Latham.
- To the east is the city of Cohoes.
- To the west are the hamlet of Dunsbach Ferry and Interstate 87.
- To the north are the hamlet of Crescent Station and the Mohawk Hudson Hike/Bike Trail.
Where is Boght Corners?
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Hamlet of Dunsbach Ferry | Hamlet of Crescent Station | |
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City of Cohoes | ||
 Hamlet of Boght Corners  |
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| Hamlet of Latham |
Homes and Buildings
Newer homes in Boght Corners come in many different styles. These include capes, bungalows, ranches, colonial, and Victorian designs. Older homes, those 50 years or more, usually have a more traditional style.
Schools in Boght Corners
Boght Corners is part of the North Colonie Central School District (NCCS). Children living here attend specific schools based on their grade level:
- Elementary School: Boght Hills Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade.
- Junior High School: Shaker Junior High School for seventh and eighth grades.
- High School: Shaker High School for ninth through twelfth grades.
