Open-air theater started in 1949
by Sarto and Leona Smaldone,
Drive-In purchased in 1988 by
brothers Ed and Tom Caro,
in operation for over 50 years.
Designated a Malta Landmark 2007
— — Map (db m40426) HM
Settled well before 1800.
Nearby stood Dean Chase's
tavern well known landmark
and stage coach stop. The
ME church was built in 1814. — — Map (db m129057) HM
Earliest recorded grave 1805.
Some early family graves are
Arnold, Baker, Brown, Chase,
Crouch, Fish, Hill, Ireland,
Millard, Phillips, Ramsdale
Reno, Riley, Rowley, Wiggins. — — Map (db m129058) HM
Formerly Collamer Cemetery. Oldest recorded grave 1796. Veterans’ graves from World
Wars I and II, Civil War, War
of 1812 and Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m129110) HM
Maltaville, ca. 1764, earliest settlement first named Malt-ville
due to nearby malt brewery.
Community supported several industries, church and P.O.
designated a Malta landmark 1999 — — Map (db m133868) HM
Home of William Marvin and
Susanna (Wright) Marvin
his wife, pioneer settlers
in Town of Malta. Land
purchased April 2, 1772.
House built circa 1790. — — Map (db m129112) HM
Donated by Captain Michael Dunning in 1776 for use as a militia training ground during the Revolutionary War. It has since served Malta as a public square. — — Map (db m129067) HM
Home of George Wiggins. Land, 1821. House c. 1835 150 years in one family. Given Town of Malta 1972 by Nelson P. Collamer. Great, Great Grandson. — — Map (db m66807) HM
Vernacular Greek Revival
farmhouse of David Wiggins
and wife Mary A. 1840-1874
Charles H. Brown family home
1900-1965. Purchased 1970 and
restored Thomas V. & Juanita Nolen — — Map (db m129111) HM
Site of grist, lumber & knit- ting mills dating to 1783. John Short’s Saloon hosted canal travelers here in 1832 where Central Ave. now runs. — — Map (db m56895) HM
Lincoln's law clerk, first Union officer killed in Civil War 5-24-1861. Final resting place Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville, with parents. — — Map (db m40737) HM
Through this Place Passed
Gen. Henry Knox
In the Winter of 1775 - 1776
To Deliver To
Gen. George Washington
At Cambridge
The Train of Artillery
From Fort Ticonderoga
Used to Force the British
Army to Evacuate Boston . . . — — Map (db m23712) HM
Historic Yards
First Linked to Rail in 1835
major yards were built by
Hoosic Tunnel, D&H, Fitchburg
& B&M Lines. By 1912 it was
third largest yard in U.S.A
— — Map (db m40828) HM
First friction matches, 1811;
Champlain Canal, 1823; S & R RY 1835; linen thread mill, 1850; power dam, 1885; rail yards, 1892; book paper mill 1904. — — Map (db m129272) HM
Dedicated In Memory Of
PFC. Harold M. Patenaude
101st Airborne Div.
Killed In Action -
Vietnam - 9/10/66
And The Members Of
The US Armed Forces
In All Wars — — Map (db m145178) WM
On this site in 1842, Oscar Granger and others built a glass factory and support community called Mt. Pleasant. Twenty-five years later, the factory closed and the community gradually died out. — — Map (db m136259) HM
Early businesses from c. 1780 to late 1800’s. Gordon Grist Mill; Rugg Wheel Shop; Frink-Kellog Store; S. Rugg Tannery; Freelander Blacksmith Shop & Hotel; Thompson Law Office — — Map (db m127387) HM
Area of town first settled c. 1772 by David Wood family. Powell's Store, Episcopal & Presbyterian Churches until c. 1850; School #3 to 1950's. — — Map (db m127303) HM
Old Stone Church
area settled late 1700's.
J. Bentley homestead where
Baptist Society founded 1793.
Stone church built 1826 still
serves. District # 13 school. — — Map (db m130153) HM
Square, triple-walled stone structure built about 1917 to store and supply running water to Thompson Farm and area. Used until 1970's. — — Map (db m127306) HM
Settlers came before 1800. Stores of Whalen, Clute. #7 School. P.O. 1824-1921. Early mill/West Pioneer c 1870. Wilson Park & Chapel c 1874. — — Map (db m127389) HM
J. Shearer came c 1774, others after war. Saw, grist mill. Presbyterian Ch. c 1800-1940. Vedder, later Speir, Store. West Milton Hotel to 1918 — — Map (db m127394) HM
The Mosher Furnace, Galway home of the Mosher Plow produced from 1847 to 1926. Powered by waterwheel. Frank Fonda ran gen. store. — — Map (db m131062) HM
Aqueduct, 1842
Second aqueduct erected on
site to carry Erie Canal
across Mohawk River.
Nearby are Locks 21 & 22
and a former canal store.
— — Map (db m37826) HM
Burial place of 1783 settler
Nathan Garnsey (1741-1822)
and his son, Nathan Jr.
(1772-1842), 2nd Supervisor
of Clifton Park in 1829. — — Map (db m154853) HM
Of those who died in the
service of our country during World War II
William B. Piette Okinawa 1945
J. Merle Boswell France 1944
Ernest Charbonneau France 1944
David Currie Pacific Ocean 1945
Matthew A. Just Germany 1944 . . . — — Map (db m132418) WM
C. 1785 Home of William (1768-1814)
And Margaret MacIntosh
Shepherd. Her Brother John,
Founder of MacIntosh Apple,
Lived Nearby 1777-1796.
— — Map (db m128347) HM
Established by Round Lake Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the Troy Conference, Chartered May 5, 1868, by the State Legislature. First Camp Meeting September 1 - 10, 1868. — — Map (db m48153) HM
C. 1803 house, centerpiece
of large Vanhyning Farm.
In the family over a century.
Purchased in 1938 by August
and Isabelle Roerig. Home of
Ruth Weed Roerig since 1973.
Designated a malta landmark 1994 — — Map (db m139153) HM
The D&H railroad tracks were
laid in 1839, running through the
center of town, very close to
where you stand now. Their peak
use was between 1910-1960.
Shanties such as this one were
located at crossings and manned
day and night. A . . . — — Map (db m216510) HM
In this low-lying neighborhood
a lively Jewish enclave of stores
markets, hotels and boarding houses
catered to NYC summer visitors
here for the healing springs. — — Map (db m135687) HM
Discovered in 1803 by Gideon Putnam while clearing land around Congress Park. Purchased by John Clark in 1823, he constructed a Grecian pavillion over it in 1840.
The City and Historical Society rebuilt the structure in 1981.
Presently the . . . — — Map (db m40625) HM
Historic Congress Park incorporates an early park, a former gambling casino, the site of one of Saratoga Springs’ great hotels, and several historic sculptures.
Gideon Putnam founded this part of Saratoga Springs, the “Lower Village,” in the . . . — — Map (db m36633) HM
Congress Spring was discovered in 1792 by Nicholas Gilman, a member of Congress. It was tubed by Gideon Putnam, an early developer of
Saratoga Springs. Dr. John Clark purchased the spring in 1826, bottled the water, and shipped it throughout the . . . — — Map (db m131587) HM
Years of over-pumping had depleted the natural aquifers of spring water. In 1911, the State of New York claimed ownership of the
springs and formed the Saratoga Springs Reservation Commission, which included the area of High Rock. In 1960, . . . — — Map (db m131584) HM
Drawn by hotel & railroad work, Irish & then Italian immigrants populated this special neighborhood from the 1840s through the 1890s — — Map (db m131562) HM
Franklin Square remains virtually as it appeared at the turn of the century, and is surrounded by buildings dating back to as early as the 1830's. Many belonging to the prominent Marvin family important in the history of Saratoga Springs, but . . . — — Map (db m131744) HM
Gideon Putnam (1763-1812) early settler and founding father. Developed Saratoga from wilderness to famous spa. Putnam donated this land and was the first to be buried here. The stone wall surrounds the Putnam family plot.
National Register of . . . — — Map (db m131685) HM
The ceremony in which the cornerstone of the Hall of Springs was laid July 12, 1933, marked the beginning of the New Spa's development. Waters from the Geyser, Hathorn, and Coesa Springs were piped into the Hall of Springs for patrons to drink . . . — — Map (db m48201) HM
Our city slogan is"Health, History, and Horses" and Health has always been number one. In the early years of the 1800's Saratoga Springs gained acceptance as a health resort because of its world class mineral waters that first came to the surface . . . — — Map (db m216512) HM
In the 1800's thousands of people visited Saratoga Springs to drink the healing waters. In 1848 The Clarke and White Spring Water Company was the first to
commercially bottle High Rock water. They purchased the spring and erected a circular brick . . . — — Map (db m131583) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m131579) HM
One month after the Battle of Gettysburg on August 3, 1863, thoroughbred horse races were formally run in Saratoga Springs for the first time. The organizer of this four-day meet was John Morrissey. Over 5,000 people showed up to watch the races. . . . — — Map (db m216513) HM
In loving memory Medal of Honor Mausert F.W. III Washington County Died in the service of their country further names not transcribed — — Map (db m131573) WM
The Lincoln Bathhouse was established in 1915, converted from the abandoned Natural Carbonic Gas Company Plant. Although this bathhouse accommodated large numbers of patrons, it could not keep up with the demand, so construction of the Washington . . . — — Map (db m48323) HM
The Carousel in Kaydeross Amusement Park, Saratoga Springs was built circa 1904, and carved by Marcus C. llions-"The Master Carver” in the carousel world. Born in Lthuania in 1871, Illions worked as an apprentice woodcraver at the age . . . — — Map (db m131642) HM
In the early 1800's Saratoga Springs was known as a health resort because of our world famous mineral springs. The mineral springs found in the city are unique in that they are highly mineralized, highly carbonated cold water springs. These . . . — — Map (db m242602) HM
Site of the first meeting of the New York State County Highway Superintendent Association Held in 1909 at the Worden Hotel. All 57 Counties Present. — — Map (db m50803) HM
Site of the Walworth home
1823-1952 and was home to
Ellen Hardin Walworth, one
of four founders of the
National Society DAR 1890 — — Map (db m133072) HM
Early 1800's H.R. Rowland established saw & grist mill. Area later included limestone quarry, Kiln, stone & plaster mills, farms, homes, and district school — — Map (db m131599) HM
In honor of those from Saratoga County who volunteered for service in the Spanish American War,
the Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition.
(names were not transcribed) — — Map (db m135728) WM
(front)
Not for themselves
but for their country
1861-1865
(rear)
Saratoga honors the men
who fought for and maintained
the Union of the States. — — Map (db m135689) WM
By the 20th century, Saratoga's waters were celebrated throughout the nation. Tourists to Saratoga and the public at large were pursuing a healthy lifestyle that included a proper diet and exercise. Even Theodore Roosevelt was an ardent promoter . . . — — Map (db m130056) HM
Called by the Mohawk Indians
the Medicine Spring now known as
the High Rock Spring. The first whiteman to visit this spring was Sir William Johnson in 1767.
Gen. George Washington, Gov. George Clinton and Alexander Hamilton visited Gen. . . . — — Map (db m131581) HM
Saratoga is blessed with naturally carbonated mineral springs. These waters originate in bedrock layers 100 to 1000 feet below the earth’s surface and rise through a crack in the earth called the McGregor Fault. Carbon dioxide gas in the water . . . — — Map (db m140776) HM
The tranquil woodlands that surround you now once resembled an industrial park. The springs were exploited for their carbonic gas during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many companies, including the Geyser Natural Carbonic Acid Gas Company and the . . . — — Map (db m185514) HM
Born 1808 A Free Man. Lured
from Saratoga, kidnapped &
sold into slavery, 1841;
rescued, 1853. Author,
"Twelve Years A Slave".
City of Saratoga Springs 1999
— — Map (db m50385) HM
The Seventy-Seventh Regiment, New York Volunteers
(Bemis Heights Battalion)
Third Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps.
Army of the Potomac.
1861 —— * —— 1865
Took part in all the campaigns of the Army of the . . . — — Map (db m40658) HM
The Deer Park Spring, originally known as the Fresh Water Spring, was tubed in 1876 when the Congress and Empire Spring Water Company improved the southern end of Congress Park. At that time, the pond and surrounding area included an enclosed fence . . . — — Map (db m131588) HM
In 1900, Richard Canfield, owner of the Canfield Casino, hosted a visit from his friend Charles W Eliot, president of Harvard University. As Eliot's hobby was garden landscaping, he suggested that the park be improved by the addition of gardens and . . . — — Map (db m131644) HM
The story of Saratoga Springs starts at this location, High Rock Park and the famous High Rock Spring. The Mohawks visited this site for hundreds of years and drank the healing waters from the spring. In 1771, the Mohawks brought their trusted . . . — — Map (db m131582) HM
These gates were erected by citizens of Saratoga Springs in recognition of the work of Senator Edgar Truman Brackett, in conceiving the plan, drafting, and pressing to passage in the Legislature of the State of New York, the act creating the State . . . — — Map (db m153128) HM
Built 1901 by W.C. Whitney. Named for son H. P. Whitney, a ten-goal polo player. Abandoned to farmland:1934; found and rebuilt 1978-79 — — Map (db m131628) HM
On this site stood the Winans-Crippen House. Prominent local architect J. D. Stevens, who also
designed the. United States Hotel and the Grand Central Hotel on Broadway, designed the freestanding wood-framed townhouse in the Second Empire style in . . . — — Map (db m131743) HM
. . . [our] men lay continuously upon their arms [weapons], [with] the enemy incessantly cannonading us, and their rifle and cannon shot reaching every part of our camp.. Thomas Anbury, ensign, 24th Regiment of Foot Imagine a heavy . . . — — Map (db m66799) HM
East of this site was Fort Hardy.
In excavating for the Champlain Canal basin 1822, such numbers of human skeletons were found that it is believed here was the cemetary of the French garrison. — — Map (db m129563) HM
In 2005, archeologists found evidence here that people had been camping here near this wetland pond more than 7,000 years ago. Fire-cracked rocks, a large food roasting platform made of cobblestones, and a flint tool-and-weapon workshop are all . . . — — Map (db m66802) HM
From Native Americans to today's boaters, the gap between the Adirondack and
Green Mountains has long been a corridor for travel, trade, and warfare. The
Champlain Canal, opened in 1823, created an all-water connection between
Lake Champlain and . . . — — Map (db m217628) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m114218) HM
Near This Spot October 16, 1777 American and British officers met and consummated “Articles of Convention” of General Burgoyne of the British Army to General Gates of the American Army and on this historic ground of Saratoga the British . . . — — Map (db m9143) HM
In 1777, British General John Burgoyne led an invasion from Canada, hoping to take control of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain corridor. By August, Burgoyne had advanced to the Hudson River. He decided to continue south by crossing from the east . . . — — Map (db m246319) HM
American patrols had cut off any communication with the outside world. There was barely enough food left to last the British army here a week. The field fortifications were indeed formidable, but the outnumbered defenders in the lines were bone . . . — — Map (db m66801) HM
