Halfmoon in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crescent
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 8, 2019
1. Crescent Marker
Named from crescent shape of Mohawk River at this point. Site of Indian carry from Mohawk River to Hudson River. Site of old Crescent Bridge.Erected 1939 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 49.424′ N, 73° 43.929′ W. Marker is in Halfmoon, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Terminal Road, on the left when traveling south. Terminal Road is the right at the intersection of US 9 and Crescent Road if northbound on US 9. Marker is in the the little landing there. 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 walking distance of this marker. Crescent Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Hill Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakcliff (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Crescent (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crescent / Mohawk Towpath Byway / Halfmoon (approx.
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More about this marker. Marker is front of a former canal bank
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 8, 2019
2. Marker Site
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
