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

Eagle Tavern Site

Riverspark

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

1. Eagle Tavern Site Marker

Inscription. Site of the colonial Eagle Tavern, a leading haven of area rebels during the American Revolution. Operated by Gerardus van Schoonhoven. Famous guests included Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

Erected by Town of Waterford.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series lists.

Location. 42° 47.412′ N, 73° 40.622′ W. Marker is in Waterford, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on 2nd Street north of Broad Street (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford NY 12188, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saratoga County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Smith House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Howard Lindsay (about 500 feet away);

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Village of Waterford (about 500 feet away); Waterford Village Historic District (about 500 feet away); Troy - Waterford Bridge (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . History of Waterford NY. (Submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

2. Eagle Tavern Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.