Muitzes Kill Historic District

Muitzes Kill Historic District is an area with 23 buildings spread across about 27 acres (11 hectares) in Schodack, showing architecture from different periods. The structures blend Federal, Greek Revival, and Dutch style elements and stretch along Sultan Lane and nearby roads.

The area grew from Dutch settlements in the 1750s, when about ten families moved near the creek to establish farms. These settlers built mills and created an agricultural foundation that shaped the region for generations.

The Reformed Church of Schodack, built in 1876, sits at the center and blends Victorian architecture with traditional meetinghouse features. It continues to define the village center and serves as the visual heart of the surrounding community.

The buildings are scattered along several roads and can be explored on foot. It helps to visit on a clear day and wear comfortable shoes, since the grounds are semi-rural.

Inside a residential building stands a former Mason's Hall from 1802 with preserved original features. Although the house was remodeled later, these hidden rooms offer a glimpse into the social life of that era.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.47639,-73.72278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04