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

Unknown Soldier

 
 
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Unknown Soldier Marker
Inscription. Here [in] 1880, while excavating for Bullard Paper Mill chimney, the remains of an unknown soldier and his horse were exhumed.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
 
Location. 43° 5.846′ N, 73° 34.933′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 4) and Burgoyne Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway. 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: Bullard Paper Company Chimney (here, next to this marker); Schuylerville World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); Flax and Linen Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Articles of Convention (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Schuyler House (about 800 feet away); Nov. 28, 1745 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
 
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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 1,302 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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Jun. 16, 2026