Waterford in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Water Ford

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

1. Water Ford Marker

Inscription.

A colonial ford across
the Mohawk River from
which Waterford derives
its name.

Erected 1952 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 47.378′ N, 73° 40.631′ W. Marker is in Waterford, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on 2nd Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford NY 12188, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Saratoga County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Tavern Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waterford Village Historic District (about 400 feet away); Village of Waterford (about 400 feet away); Troy - Waterford Bridge (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Howard Lindsay (about 400 feet away); Waterford War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Brief History of Waterford. Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center website entry (Submitted on January 18, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

2. Water Ford Marker

Looking south along 2nd Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.