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

Congress Spring

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019

1. Congress Spring Marker

Inscription. Congress Spring was discovered in 1792 by Nicholas Gilman, a member of Congress. It was tubed by Gideon Putnam, an early developer of Saratoga Springs. Dr. John Clark purchased the spring in 1826, bottled the water, and shipped it throughout the world.

This Greek pavilion is a replica of the mid-ninteenth century original. It was erected in 1976 through the combined efforts of the City of Saratoga Springs and the Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 43° 4.697′ N, 73° 47.121′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker can be reached from East Congress Street. In Congress Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. These Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbian Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup (within shouting distance of this marker); The Deer Park Spring

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial Pavillion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019

2. Congress Spring Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.