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

Parade Ground

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 23, 2019

1. Parade Ground Marker

Inscription. Donated by Captain Michael Dunning in 1776 for use as a militia training ground during the Revolutionary War. It has since served Malta as a public square.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 42° 58.287′ N, 73° 47.491′ W. Marker is in Malta, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Dunning Street and U.S. 9, on the right when traveling west on Dunning Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ballston Spa NY 12020, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Col. Elmer Ellsworth (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dunning Street Common (about 700 feet away); Site of Malta's First (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dunning Street Rural Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dunning Farm Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Luther Forest (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Smith-Caldwell Van Aernem Home (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malta.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.