Mechanicsville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Canal Square
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Canal Square Marker
ting mills dating to 1783.
John Shorts Saloon hosted
canal travelers here in 1832
where Central Ave. now runs.
Erected by City of Mechanicsville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 42° 54.433′ N, 73° 41.266′ W. Marker is in Mechanicsville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of N Central Avenue and William Street, on the right when traveling south on N Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicville NY 12118, 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: Patenaude Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Denier Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Immigrant City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Yards (approx. Ό mile away); Milltown USA (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mechanicville Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Col. Ellsworth (approx. half a mile away).
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Marker in Mechanicsville
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
