KNOX HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS
and RELATED BOOKS
 Helderberg Hilltowns by John K. Elberfeld and Jane B. McLean  Part of the Images of America series, this book provides an illustrated history of the four Helderberg Hilltowns - Berne, Knox, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo.  This book was written by former Knox Historical Society member, John Elberfeld and Jane McLean.
To purchase Helderberg Hilltowns contact:
Dennis Barber
224 Pleasant Valley Road
Altamont NY 12009
Or call (518) 860-7861
​​The price is $23.95, and includes tax and shipping.
HISTORIC MARKERS IN THE TOWN OF KNOX by Daniel A. Driscoll
The late Dan Driscoll, Trustee of the Knox Historical Society, updated the booklet of the historic markers in Knox. 
                TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Town of Knox………….……..….….Introduction
  1. Whipple Farm………….…..…State Ed. Dept. 1932
  2. Town of Knox………….....…Knox Historical Society
  3. Knoxville Academy…….......…State Ed. Dept. 1940
  4. Sand Farm…………….….......State Ed. Dept. 1959
  5. Dutch Barn……………..…..Family of Terry Shoultes
  6. Knieskern Farm……….......…State Ed. Dept.  1932
  7. West Berne…………...………State Ed. Dept.  1932
  8. Dwelling ……...……...…..……State Ed. Dept.  1932
  9. Albany County…………......…State Ed. Dept.  1932
  10. Anti-rent Riots……….….…….State Ed. Dept.  1932
  11. Knox School #5….….Friends of Thacher Park 2010
  12. Pill Box Factory……...Knox Historical Society  2014
  13. Palatine Trail...William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2015
  14. Toll Gate #3 ...William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2015
  15. NYS Historic Markers…….………………….Endnote
To purchase Historic Markers in the Town of Knox, contact:
Dennis Barber
224 Pleasant Valley Road
Altamont NY 12009
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Price is $2.00 donation to Knox Historical Society + $1.00 shipping (if mailed)
Here's Dan repainting a 1932 historic marker from the State Education Department.
HISTORY OF A ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE IN KNOX, NY by Daniel A. Driscoll
The late Dan Driscoll spearheaded the restoration of Schoohouse #5 by the Kiwanis Club of the Helderbergs. His history of the school has vintage photos, interviews with former students, transcripts of school district minutes 1824-1905, the story of the restoration, and a foreword by local historian Jack McEneny. The schoolhouse, now on the grounds of Thacher Nature Center, is the only building in Knox in the National Register of Historic Places. Read more about the book here.
To purchase History of a One-Room Schoolhouse in Knox, NY, contact:
Dennis Barber
224 Pleasant Valley Road
Altamont NY 12009
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Price is $15.00 donation to Knox Historical Society. Mailing, if necessary, is an additional $3.00.


KNOX, NEW YORK SESQUICENTENNIAL
 History of Knox, 1972
Special 2014 Reissue, Paper Cover,  $10.00
In May 2014, Knox Historical Society reissued the Sesquicentennial (1972) paperback history of Knox. The pages of the original edition were scanned, and the type was enlarged slightly for easier reading. When a graphic or photograph did not reproduce well, it was replaced with a similar item if possible. The original advertisers are listed at the back. The support of many new advertisers helped KHS keep the cost of the book affordable.