Rensselaer County Map, New York
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Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is just east of Albany, on the east side of the Hudson River. Troy is the county seat, which has a bunch of well-preserved 19th-century architecture.
The county’s got a good mix of urban and rural areas. Winter sports are popular. For example, there’s cross-country skiing at Grafton Lakes State Park.
RPI, a top engineering school, calls this county home. You can get some great views of the surrounding area from the Grafton Peace Pagoda. Farming is still a big deal here. The arts scene is pretty lively, especially in Troy.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rensselaer County |
| County Seat | Troy |
| Population | Approximately 160,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Troy, East Greenbush, Brunswick, North Greenbush, Sand Lake |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, Interstate 787, U.S. Route 4, New York State Route 7 |
| FIPS Code | 36-083 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 655 square miles (631 sq mi land, 24 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Washington County (North), Bennington County, Vermont (Northeast), Berkshire County, Massachusetts (East), Columbia County (South), Greene County (Southwest), Albany County (West), Saratoga County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 42.7262° N, 73.8214° W |
| Etymology | Named after Kiliaen van Rensselaer |
| Major Landmarks | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Hudson River, Troy Waterfront Park |
| Website | Rensselaer County Website |
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