Boght Corners, New York

Boght Corners, New York
Boght
Etymology: Boght: Dutch for bend, the curve of the Mohawk River
Corners: the intersection of Boght Road and US 9
Boght Corners
Boght Corners
Coordinates: 42°46′59″N 73°44′39″W / 42.78306°N 73.74417°W / 42.78306; -73.74417
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
RegionCapital District
CountyAlbany
TownColonie
Elevation
354 ft (108 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12047 (Cohoes)
Area code518

Boght Corners (also referred to as Boght) is a hamlet in the town of Colonie in northern Albany County, New York, United States, that straddles U.S. Route 9 (Route 9). The corners that give the hamlet its name are found at the intersection of Route 9 and Boght Road (NY Route 9R on leg east of hamlet), near the Boght Community Fire District's station. The community is served by the North Colonie Central School District. Boght Hills Elementary School is located within the hamlet.