New York State Route 351
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New York State Route 351 (NY 351) is a north–south state highway
in central Rensselaer County, New York
, in the United States. It extends for 8.16 miles (13.13 km) from an intersection with NY 43
in the Sand Lake
hamlet of West Sand Lake
to a junction with NY 2
in the Brunswick
hamlet of Cropseyville. The portion of NY 351 north of the hamlet of Poestenkill
was originally designated as New York State Route 153 in the 1930s. This designation was removed in the 1940s, and the West Sand Lake – Cropseyville roadway became County Route 77 (CR 77) sometime afterward. On April 1, 1980, all of CR 77 was transferred to the state of New York, at which time it was redesignated as NY 351 by the New York State Department of Transportation
(NYSDOT).
at an intersection with NY 43
. It initially heads northeastward through the town of Sand Lake
as a two-lane highway named Reichard Lake Road, passing through a residential yet wooded area in the vicinity of Racquet Lake. The woods eventually overtake the homes as the route heads away from the lake and into the town of Poestenkill
; however, NY 351 quickly enters another residential area based around the route's junction with NY 66
. Just west of the intersection is Algonquin Middle School, part of the Averill Park Central School District
. Past NY 66, NY 351 changes names to Round Top Road and heads into an isolated part of Poestenkill, passing through a mixture of forests and sparsely developed open areas as it meanders northward.
After 2 miles (3.2 km) of little to no development, NY 351 enters the hamlet of Poestenkill
, the northernmost community of significance along the route. In the center of the community, it intersects NY 355
at an all-way stop intersection. The junction was originally the eastern terminus of NY 154
; however, that route was eliminated as part of a highway maintenance swap in 1980 that ultimately created NY 351. The route continues north from Poestenkill as White Church Road, winding its way through the open and hilly terrain of the northern part of the town. The terrain's complexion remains the same in the adjacent town of Brunswick
, where the highway changes names to Farm to Market Road. In Brunswick, NY 351 serves only a handful of homes before it terminates at a junction with NY 2
in the hamlet of Cropseyville. The Brunswick Central School District
's Tamarac Secondary School is a short distance to the west on NY 2.
was originally designated as NY 153 ca. 1932. This designation was removed in the early 1940s. All of former NY 153 was later incorporated into CR 77, a county route maintained by Rensselaer County
that extended from the hamlet of West Sand Lake
to the hamlet of Cropseyville via Postenkill. On April 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of all of CR 77 was transferred from Rensselaer County to the state of New York
as part of a county-wide highway maintenance swap. The route, now maintained by NYSDOT
, was redesignated as NY 351.
State highway
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in central Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
, in the United States. It extends for 8.16 miles (13.13 km) from an intersection with NY 43
New York State Route 43
New York State Route 43 is a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It extends for from Interstate 90 exit 8 in North Greenbush to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues into Williamstown as Massachusetts Route 43...
in the Sand Lake
Sand Lake, New York
Sand Lake is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 7,987. The Capital District Regional Planning Commission indicates it to be 8,336 as of September 2010. The town is in the south-central part of the county...
hamlet of West Sand Lake
West Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,439 at the 2000 census. The community is located in the northwest corner of the town of Sand Lake.- Past residents of note :...
to a junction with NY 2
New York State Route 2
New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2....
in the Brunswick
Brunswick, New York
Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...
hamlet of Cropseyville. The portion of NY 351 north of the hamlet of Poestenkill
Poestenkill (CDP), New York
Poestenkill is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 1,024 at the 2000 census. The name is from Poesten Kill, a stream in the area.Poestenkill is in the south part of the Town of Poestenkill....
was originally designated as New York State Route 153 in the 1930s. This designation was removed in the 1940s, and the West Sand Lake – Cropseyville roadway became County Route 77 (CR 77) sometime afterward. On April 1, 1980, all of CR 77 was transferred to the state of New York, at which time it was redesignated as NY 351 by the New York State Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
(NYSDOT).
Route description
NY 351 begins approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) east of the hamlet of West Sand LakeWest Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,439 at the 2000 census. The community is located in the northwest corner of the town of Sand Lake.- Past residents of note :...
at an intersection with NY 43
New York State Route 43
New York State Route 43 is a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It extends for from Interstate 90 exit 8 in North Greenbush to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues into Williamstown as Massachusetts Route 43...
. It initially heads northeastward through the town of Sand Lake
Sand Lake, New York
Sand Lake is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 7,987. The Capital District Regional Planning Commission indicates it to be 8,336 as of September 2010. The town is in the south-central part of the county...
as a two-lane highway named Reichard Lake Road, passing through a residential yet wooded area in the vicinity of Racquet Lake. The woods eventually overtake the homes as the route heads away from the lake and into the town of Poestenkill
Poestenkill (town), New York
Poestenkill is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,054 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the Poesten Kill, an important stream in the area. The words "poesten kil" are traditionally supposed to signify "foaming water" or "foaming creek" in Dutch...
; however, NY 351 quickly enters another residential area based around the route's junction with NY 66
New York State Route 66
New York State Route 66 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York in the United States. The route begins at an intersection with NY 23B in the Columbia County city of Hudson and ends at a junction with NY 2 in the Rensselaer County city of Troy...
. Just west of the intersection is Algonquin Middle School, part of the Averill Park Central School District
Averill Park Central School District
Averill Park Central School District is a rural fringe public school district located east of the city of Rensselaer in south central Rensselaer County, New York. The district has five operating school buildings: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school...
. Past NY 66, NY 351 changes names to Round Top Road and heads into an isolated part of Poestenkill, passing through a mixture of forests and sparsely developed open areas as it meanders northward.
After 2 miles (3.2 km) of little to no development, NY 351 enters the hamlet of Poestenkill
Poestenkill (CDP), New York
Poestenkill is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 1,024 at the 2000 census. The name is from Poesten Kill, a stream in the area.Poestenkill is in the south part of the Town of Poestenkill....
, the northernmost community of significance along the route. In the center of the community, it intersects NY 355
New York State Route 355
New York State Route 355 is an east–west state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 66 in the town of North Greenbush. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with NY 351 in the hamlet of Poestenkill...
at an all-way stop intersection. The junction was originally the eastern terminus of NY 154
New York State Route 154
New York State Route 154 was a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, in the United States. It began at an intersection with U.S. Route 4 in Troy and ended at then-County Route 77 in Poestenkill. Along the way, it intersected NY 66 and NY 355...
; however, that route was eliminated as part of a highway maintenance swap in 1980 that ultimately created NY 351. The route continues north from Poestenkill as White Church Road, winding its way through the open and hilly terrain of the northern part of the town. The terrain's complexion remains the same in the adjacent town of Brunswick
Brunswick, New York
Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...
, where the highway changes names to Farm to Market Road. In Brunswick, NY 351 serves only a handful of homes before it terminates at a junction with NY 2
New York State Route 2
New York State Route 2 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. It extends from an interchange with Interstate 87 and NY 7 in the hamlet of Latham within the town of Colonie to the Massachusetts state line, where it continues to Boston as Route 2....
in the hamlet of Cropseyville. The Brunswick Central School District
Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick Central School District is a rural fringe central school district located east of the city of Troy whose main campus resides in the town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The district has two operating school buildings: Tamarac Elementary School and Tamarac...
's Tamarac Secondary School is a short distance to the west on NY 2.
History
The segment of modern NY 351 north of the hamlet of PoestenkillPoestenkill (CDP), New York
Poestenkill is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 1,024 at the 2000 census. The name is from Poesten Kill, a stream in the area.Poestenkill is in the south part of the Town of Poestenkill....
was originally designated as NY 153 ca. 1932. This designation was removed in the early 1940s. All of former NY 153 was later incorporated into CR 77, a county route maintained by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
that extended from the hamlet of West Sand Lake
West Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake is a hamlet in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,439 at the 2000 census. The community is located in the northwest corner of the town of Sand Lake.- Past residents of note :...
to the hamlet of Cropseyville via Postenkill. On April 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of all of CR 77 was transferred from Rensselaer County to the state of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
as part of a county-wide highway maintenance swap. The route, now maintained by NYSDOT
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
, was redesignated as NY 351.