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

“The D&H”

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 18, 2023

1. “The D&H” Marker

Inscription.
The D&H railroad tracks were laid in 1839, running through the center of town, very close to where you stand now. Their peak use was between 1910-1960.

Shanties such as this one were located at crossings and manned day and night. A watchman raised and lowered the gates or waved signs to protect the public whenever a train came through.

Dedicated to the railroad workers of the Saratoga Springs area.

Donated by Joe Corsale
Restored 1998 by the S.S.D.P.W.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 43° 5.025′ N, 73° 47.174′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Church Street (New York State Route 9N) and Woodlawn Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Church St, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, 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

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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 are within walking distance of this marker: Standard Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Health (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mineral Springs (about 600 feet away); Horse Racing (about 600 feet away); New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (about 800 feet away); Franklin Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winans-Crippen House- 1871 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pine Grove (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.

“The D&H” Crossing Shanty and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 18, 2023

2. “The D&H” Crossing Shanty and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.