Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Starks Knob
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Starks Knob Marker
the New York State Museum
Starks Knob
A quarry in volcanic pillow basalt
donated by Jennie A. Hammond, Carrie B. Mercier, and Caroline E, Orville D. and Elizabeth M. Towne
1916
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Erected 2000 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 43° 7.107′ N, 73° 35.115′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Lakes to Locks Passage (U.S. 4) and Starks Knob Road, on the right when traveling south on Lakes to Locks Passage. 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: Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); Lakes to Locks Passage (a few steps from this marker); Train of Artillery (2007) (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson Valley Railway Trolley (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Stark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northumberland: A Thriving Canal Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bridge of Boats
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker in Schuylerville
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
