Malta in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Col. Elmer Ellsworth
Erected 1962 by Saratoga County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 42° 58.28′ N, 73° 47.547′ W. Marker is in Malta, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Dunning Street (County Route 108) and U.S. 9, on the right when traveling west on Dunning Street. Located on the northeast quadrant of the traffic circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ballston Spa NY 12020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunning Street Common (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth (about 600 feet away); Dunning Street Rural Cemetery (about 800 feet away); Dunning Farm Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Luther Forest (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Smith-Caldwell Van Aernem Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Marvin Homestead (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malta.
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Also see . . . Death of Colonel Ellsworth (Smithsonian Magazine). Col. Ellsworth was killed trying to cut down a Confederate flag in Alexandria, VA May 24, 1861. (Submitted on February 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on February 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4. submitted on February 7, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.