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

Clifton Park

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 14, 2006

1. Clifton Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This hamlet was a major stopping point on the plank road between Waterford and Ballston Spa during the 19th Century

Erected 1999 by Town of Halfmoon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 51.932′ N, 73° 46.186′ W. Marker is in Clifton Park, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Old State 146, on the right when traveling west. The marker is one of several around Stevens Hotel located at Old State 146 and US 9. Marker is behind some trees and set parallel with the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton Park NY 12065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clifton Park Village Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel c. 1790 (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Turnpike (approx. 0.7 miles away); This is the Way North (approx. 0.9 miles away); Church c. 1795

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Spice Factory (approx. 1.4 miles away); Peck House (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton Park.

More about this marker. Marker is in poor condition on its northern side.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 11, 2018

2. Clifton Park Marker

Clifton Park Landmarks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 11, 2018

3. Clifton Park Landmarks

The house on the far right is the Van Voorhees House, built ca. 1834, the center building is Smith House, built ca. 1838, and the large building on the left is Stevens Tavern, built ca. 1821.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 11, 2018

4. Clifton Park Marker

The marker stands in front of the Van Voorhees House built in ca. 1834

Stevens Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 11, 2018

5. Stevens Tavern

Built ca. 1821

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.