Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Highrock Park
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019
1. Highrock Park Marker
THE GOVERNOR
This spring was drilled in 1908. It was named for Governor Charles Evans Hughes who had recently signed a bill protecting the springs. The water flows through limestone and clay from a depth of 170 feet. The water is also piped over to the High Rock Cone under the pavillion to your right
THE PEERLESS
This spring is located, across High Rock Avenue and is piped to this fountain. It is very palatable with only a moderate amount of minerals
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 43° 5.187′ N, 73° 46.82′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on High Rock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Story Starts Here (within shouting distance of this marker); High Rock in the 1800’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Creation of the Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga’s First Resort for Travelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryan Home (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019
2. Peerless Spring
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019
3. Highrock Spring Pavillion
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
