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

Emerson’s Tavern

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

1. Emerson’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1790 – 1981 Site of the first
Town of Wilton meeting held
Mar. 1819. First supervisor
elected was Dudley Emerson.
Gen. Lafayette stayed here.

Erected 2000 by Town of Wilton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1819.

Location. 43° 10.283′ N, 73° 43.043′ W. Marker is in Wilton, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Ballard Road (County Route 33) and North Road, on the right when traveling west on Ballard Road. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gansevoort NY 12831, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grant Cottage (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Grant Cottage (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Grant Cottage (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Grant Cottage (approx. 2.2 miles away); Dr. Orra Phelps (approx. 2.2

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miles away); Grant’s Last View of the Valley (approx. 2.4 miles away); Grant’s Last Trip to the Eastern Outlook (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Hotel and Ulysses S. Grant at Mt. McGregor (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilton.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

2. Emerson’s Tavern Marker

Marker on Ballard Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

3. Marker on Ballard Road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.