About the Normanskill

About the Normanskill Creek

Our name is inspired by the Normans Kill, a creek that flows through New York’s Capital District from the Duanesburg area toward the Hudson River. The creek has long been part of the region’s natural and cultural landscape, with a watershed spanning parts of Albany, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties. Its name comes from Dutch colonial history: “kill” means creek, and “Norman” referred to the Norwegian heritage of early settler Albert Andriessen Bradt.

The Normans Kill corridor is also recognized for its habitat, water quality, and recreational value, with Albany County’s corridor study recommending protection of natural resources and passive recreation opportunities.