Rexford in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rexford House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 24, 2018
1. Rexford House Marker
Erected by Clifton Park US Const Bicent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 42° 51.353′ N, 73° 53.324′ W. Marker is in Rexford, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on New York State Route 146, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1643 Route 146, Rexford, NY, Rexford NY 12148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rexford Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Aqueduct, 1842 (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Rexford Aqueduct (approx. half a mile away); Alplaus (approx. 0.6 miles away); Southard House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Country Club Acres, 1957 (approx. ¾ mile away); Family Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Yates Farm (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rexford.
Regarding Rexford House. The Erie Canal crossed the Mohawk River by means of a aqueduct located just east of the current NY 146 bridge. The remains of the aqueduct are still visible. Cyrus Rexford operated a store and post office next to the aqueduct for travelers on the
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The current "Stick Style" Victorian mansion was a result of Cyrus Rexford enlarging the former farmhouse.
A excellent contemporary view of the house (ca. 1900) is available in John Scherer's Images of America, Clifton Park, Arcadia Publishing, 1996: p. 22
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 24, 2018
2. View from house towards the Mohawk River and the viaduct
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 24, 2018
3. Rexford House
Town of Clifton Park History Collection
4. Cyrus Rexford house ca. 1900
Town of Clifton Park History Collection
5. C.W. Rexford Store, Erie Canal and NY146, Rexford, NY, c. 1890
C.W. Rexford store with people in front. Left to right, individuals are identified as: Willie Connors, unknown, Jimmie the tinker, unknown, three Conley girls, Mattie Conley, Silas Burke, L.G. Rexford, unknown, Frank Connors (boy), and unknown.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4. submitted on December 10, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
