Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George O. Slingerland
1872 1932
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
1. George O. Slingerland Marker
George O. Slingerland
1872 – 1932
His vision, patriotism and untiring efforts
were largely responsible for the
acquisition, development and preservation
of the Saratoga battlefield
in the State of New York
Erected 1938 by Local Rotary Clubs. (Marker Number HS40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 43° 0.769′ N, 73° 38.949′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located near the ramp to the Visitor Center at Saratoga National Historical Park. 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: To the Battlefield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 225th Anniversary Battles of Saratoga (about 400 feet away); Brigadier General Simon Fraser (about 400 feet away); Unknown Soldiers (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named To the Battlefield (approx. 0.3
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Freemans Farm (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); Take A Tour Through History (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
2. Marker at Saratoga Battlefield
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
3. George O. Slingerland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
