Waterford in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Smith House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 8, 2020
1. Samuel Smith House Marker
Built c. 1873 by Colonel Samuel Smith, a hero of the Civil War. Constructed of solid, poured-in -place concrete, it is considered the oldest home of its kind in the United States.
Erected by Riverspark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 42° 47.403′ N, 73° 40.537′ W. Marker is in Waterford, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of First Street and Division Street, on the left when traveling north on First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 First Street, Waterford NY 12188, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Howard Lindsay (within shouting distance of this marker); Troy - Waterford Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Waterford (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterford Village Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterford (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterford N.Y. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away); Waterford War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.
Also see . . . Walking Tour of Waterford
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 8, 2020
2. Samuel Smith House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
