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Fort Crailo

Fort Crailo is a historic place in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000563.

Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New YorkListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000563★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Crailo?

The Crailo State Historic Site is a historic fortified brick manor house in Rensselaer, New York, which was built in 1707. The word Crailo is derived from kraaien bos and refers to Kiliaen van Rensselaer's estate in Huizen, Holland, which is also named "Crailo". Fort Crailo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Crailo
City
Rensselaer
County
Rensselaer County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000563
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.63458, -73.74938
When was Fort Crailo listed on the National Register?

Fort Crailo was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Crailo located?

Fort Crailo is located in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York at approximately 42.63458, -73.74938. See the map above.

Is Fort Crailo a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Crailo is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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