Waterford in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eagle Tavern Site
Riverspark
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. Eagle Tavern Site Marker
Site of the colonial Eagle Tavern, a leading haven of area rebels during the American Revolution. Operated by Gerardus van Schoonhoven. Famous guests included Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Erected by Town of Waterford.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series lists.
Location. 42° 47.412′ N, 73° 40.622′ W. Marker is in Waterford, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on 2nd Street north of Broad Street (U.S. 4), on the left 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 of this marker: Saratoga County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Smith House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Howard Lindsay
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Also see . . . Brief History of Waterford. Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. Eagle Tavern Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
