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

Surviving Portion of Champlain Canal

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

1. Surviving Portion of Champlain Canal Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1820s, many years after the Revolutionary War, this section of the Champlain Canal followed the same natural north-south route chosen by Burgoyne’s invading army.

Linking the Hudson River with Lake Champlain, the canal joined northern New York State with the western wilderness by way of the Famous Erie Canal.

The scene shows the type of canal boat used in the 1830s and 40s.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list.

Location. 43° 0.277′ N, 73° 36.354′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Saratoga National Historic Park, on a walking trail that begins at the Fraser Burial Site stop on the auto tour road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, 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: Warriors and Refugees (a few steps from this marker); Americans Flee, Hope and Suffer (within shouting distance of this marker); A Route Well Traveled (within shouting distance of this marker); Men and Beasts, Hard at Work

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(about 600 feet away); Chasing Burgoyne Changed the World (approx. 0.2 miles away); “the Whole Way … was mark’ed with Devastation” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hike the Refugee Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); British Troops in Blue Coats (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

Other markers no longer nearby. Site of the Taylor Cabin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Baggage Park (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Great Redoubt (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Burial Site of General Fraser (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of a canal boat being pulled by a pair of horses.

Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield

Marker on Walking Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

3. Marker on Walking Trail

The Surviving Portion of Champlain Canal marker can be seen along the walking trail from the Fraser Burial Site tour stop.

Champlain Canal Remains image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

4. Champlain Canal Remains

This portion of the Champlain Canal can still be seen near the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.