Waterford in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Waterford Station
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 20, 2007
1. Waterford Station Marker
Built in 1896 as a combination passenger station and freight house. Located on the 1835 Rensselaer & Saratoga railroad line, later a branch of the Delaware & Hudson.
Erected by Riverspark / Waterford, NY.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 42° 47.629′ N, 73° 40.541′ W. Marker is in Waterford, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street (U.S. 4) and Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street. The marker is at the south end of the Waterford Public Library which makes its home in the former train station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 3rd Street, Waterford NY 12188, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Tavern Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Smith House (approx. ¼ mile away); Saratoga County Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Howard Lindsay (approx. 0.3 miles away); Water Ford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Troy - Waterford Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Village of Waterford
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Also see . . .
1. Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Waterford Public Library. Library website homepage (Submitted on February 28, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. D&H
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 20, 2007
2. Waterford Station Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 20, 2007
3. Waterford Station
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 20, 2007
4. Waterford Station
This photo is on display inside the Waterford Public Library which is in the former railroad station.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 28, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
