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

Champlain Canal

 
 
Champlain Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 2, 2018
1. Champlain Canal Marker
Inscription. Advocated in 1792 by Philip Schuyler. Built 1823 to transport goods to market. Schuyler family owned farm on this site.
 
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 340.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
 
Location. 43° 5.188′ N, 73° 35.006′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on U.S. 4, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, 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: Surrendered British Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga Surrender Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Saratoga Surrender Site (about 300 feet away); Fort Vrooman (about 300 feet away); Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword (about 400 feet away); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Two Brothers Meet Again (approx. half a mile away); Victory Woods (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sword Surrender Site
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(was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
 
Champlain Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019
2. Champlain Canal Marker
Champlain Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 2, 2018
3. Champlain Canal Marker
Champlain Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
4. Champlain Canal Marker
The Canal Trail can be seen in the background.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.   2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.   3. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.   4. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 17, 2026