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HISTORIC TRAILS of KNOX
Our historic trails appeal to a variety of interests. You can drive by old houses and "listen" as the inhabitants tell their stories. Are you fascinated by farm buildings? Take our Dutch barn tour and see several examples of this early American architectural style.  
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Saddlemire Homestead, 2190 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156), Knox NY

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Click on the links below to download our self-guided tours of Knox, the "Pill Box Capital of the World."
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Tour #1: Historic Driving Tour: Voices of the Past
See historic places in Knox as you "hear" the old-timers' stories
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Tour #2: New World Dutch Barns
See our historic barns (and a couple of hop houses)
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Tour #3: Winn Preserve
QR codes tell the geology and history of this 200-acre tract
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Tour #4: Historic Roadside Markers
Download the Powerpoint presentation and take a tour.
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Tour #5: Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail
Temporarily unavailable.
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Trails and Outdoor Recreation in Knox
Explore our trails, parks, and nature preserves. 

Thanks to Helderberg Hilltowns Association for this link.
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