Halfmoon in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crescent
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 8, 2019
1. Crescent Marker
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. It 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.
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: Crescent Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 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. 0.2 miles away); Loudoun Ferry Road
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More about this marker. Marker is front of a former canal bank
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, May 11, 2026
2. Crescent Marker
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, May 11, 2026
3. Crescent Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 8, 2019
4. Marker Site
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. 4. submitted on January 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
