Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stark’s Knob
the New York State Museum
Stark’s 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. Marker 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.
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); General Stark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northumberland: A Thriving Canal Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I and II and Korean Conflict Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Position of Burgoyne's Bridge (approx. half a mile away); The Marshall House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers 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 1,120 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.