Fort Hunter, Albany County, New York facts for kids
Fort Hunter, New York.
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Fort Hunter
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 Fort Hunter
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Albany |
| Settled | Early 1800s |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12303
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
Fort Hunter is a small community called a hamlet in Albany County, New York. It's part of the town of Guilderland. You can find Fort Hunter along New York Route 146, close to where Albany County meets Schenectady County. It's also near a big highway called the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway.
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Fort Hunter: A Look at This New York Hamlet
A Glimpse into Fort Hunter's Past
The area where Fort Hunter is located used to be part of a special forest called the Pine Bush. This forest had lots of pine barrens, which are sandy areas with pine trees and unique plants.
Fort Hunter began as a small outpost, or settlement, in the early 1800s. The oldest parts of the hamlet are found in the northern areas, near the border between Albany and Schenectady counties. Over time, the community grew south along New York Route 146.
Where is Fort Hunter Located?
Fort Hunter is a hamlet, which means it's a small community without exact, official borders. Generally, it stretches from Schenectady County in the north down to U.S. Route 20 (Western Turnpike) in the south. To the east, it reaches the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway (Interstate 90).
The land in Fort Hunter is mostly flat and sandy. You can still see many pine trees in undeveloped areas, which reminds us of its past as part of the beautiful Pine Bush.
Fort Hunter's Neighbors
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Schenectady County Town of Rotterdam, New York Hamlet of Carmen |
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| Hamlet of Parkers Corners |  |
Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway | ||
 Hamlet of Fort Hunter  |
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| Hamlet of Fullers | Hamlet of McCormacks Corners |
