Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Vrooman
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Fort Vrooman Marker
Fort Vrooman 1689
Fort Saratoga 1702
Rebuilt by Philip Livingston 1721
Fort Clinton 1746
Rebuilt and named for Governor
Erected 1927 by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1689.
Location. 43° 5.245′ N, 73° 35.012′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and Schuyler Street, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 4. 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: Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saratoga Surrender Site (about 300 feet away); Surrendered British Cannons (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Saratoga Surrender Site (about 300 feet away); Champlain Canal (about 300 feet away); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Two Brothers Meet Again (approx. half a mile away); Frasers Corps (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sword Surrender Site (was within
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Fort Vrooman Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
3. Marker in Schuylerville
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 27, 2007
4. Fort Vrooman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,163 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 12, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
