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

Matthew Sgritta

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 8, 2020

1. Matthew Sgritta Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Matthew Sgritta
who designed and
built this lighthouse
in 1960.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 42° 50.298′ N, 73° 40.329′ W. Marker is in Halfmoon, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from the intersection of Hudson River Road (U.S. 4) and Brookwood Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Town of Halfmoon Lighthouse Park. 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 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

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are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lakes to Locks Passage (here, next to this marker); Brookwood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Hudson (approx. one mile away); Champlain Canal (approx. 1.7 miles away); C. Boughton Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Halfmoon (approx. 2.4 miles away); Church Hill Historic District (approx. 2½ miles away); Halfmoon Academy (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halfmoon.

Also see . . . Town of Halfmoon Lighthouse Park. (Submitted on February 12, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

2. Lighthouse

Lighthouse Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

3. Lighthouse Park

Hudson River is behind the railing to the left.

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 218 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on February 11, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.