Near Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling north.
Jane McCrea was a Fort Edward area resident in 1777 during the Saratoga Campaign. With the approach of the British army, Jane’s brother, Colonel John McCrea a supporter of the Patriot cause, evacuated his farm on the West bank of the Hudson River, . . . — — Map (db m136212) HM
Near Pearl Street 0.1 miles south of Pearl Street.
Kenyon Lumber Company was originally built along the Feeder Canal at Lock 12 in 1852. At its peak the mill employed over 100 employees and once sawed over one million feet of lumber in less than 15 days. At that time, six days a week a raft of ¼ . . . — — Map (db m131747) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4) at La Barge Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
During the mid 19th Century many northern New York & New
England areas had a large migration of French Canadians into the cities and
towns of the region. These immigrants came to work in the many mills and
the logging industry that flourished at . . . — — Map (db m138750) HM
On Martindale Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Today’s Boat Basin Park was once a turn-around basin for canal boats that operated out of Hudson Falls. The Feeder Canal was built in 1824 to provide a steady supply of water from the Hudson River to the Champlain Canal. The original canal was only . . . — — Map (db m131746) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling north.
Road from Ft. Edward to Lake
George made by British army
in 1755 crossed near here.
The Kingsbury Township was
formed here in May 1762. — — Map (db m131638) HM
On New York State Route 254, on the left when traveling west.
The large stone piers located below in the Hudson River were placed there in 1837 for the
construction of the Saratoga Whitehall Railroad. The bridge was not completed and the railroad stopped work due to the panic of 1838. The only use ever made . . . — — Map (db m129541) HM
Near Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling north.
One evening, Duncan Campbell, Laird of Inverawe, was disturbed by a knock on his door. surprised to confront a desperate highlander seeing refuge. He had killed a man and had Duncan swear on his dirk that he would protect him according to ancient . . . — — Map (db m136216) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
First United States Consul General to Japan.
Founder of the College of the City of New York.
Born in Sandy Hill, N.Y., opposite the Village Green.
More than any other man, he kept the doors of Japan open to the outside world and opened the . . . — — Map (db m136210) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling north.
This monument is presented by Dr. Erskine G. Clark to the Village of Sandy HillDedicated to the honor and patriotism of the soldiers of Washington County who served in our war to suppress the southern rebellion of 1861, waged against the life of the . . . — — Map (db m56913) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4) at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated in honor of those who served their country during World War II from the Town of Kingsbury and the Village of Hudson Falls and in reverent memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice that we the living might remain free. December 7, 1941 . . . — — Map (db m56910) HM
On U.S. 4 at Kingsbury Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 4.
The first settler of this neighborhood was Oliver Colvin, who came here in 1766, and was the second pioneer of the Town of Kingsbury. At one time there were two churches, a school, Post Office, several taverns, hotels, stores, and mills located in . . . — — Map (db m61653) HM
On Vaughn Road (County Route 35) 0.5 miles east of Patten Mills Road.
The first burial here is believed to be John Jones, who was the first settler of the Town of Kingsbury to pass away here, 1772. There are veterans of the Revolutionary War and Civil War, buried in this cemetery.
Maintained by the Town of . . . — — Map (db m61655) HM
On New York State Route 149 at County Route 41, on the right when traveling east on State Route 149.
Named for Ezekiel Smith, c. 1825. He and his brother Israel operated a store and tavern in the hamlet. At one time there were several hotels, stores, a school, Post Office, a church and railroad station in the neighborhood. There was a canal boat . . . — — Map (db m61659) HM
On County Route 36 1.9 miles west of U.S. 4, on the left when traveling east.
This stone chair was placed a few yards from this spot in 1841. Who placed it here and why is unknown. However, it may have been a guide post for the Underground Railway. The drawings below were carved on the back of the chair. — — Map (db m61649) HM
On Vaughn Road (County Route 35) at County Route 36, on the right when traveling north on Vaughn Road.
Named for William Vaughn, who opened a store and tavern at the corners around 1800. Until the late 1830's a Post Office was located here. A masonic Lodge was held at the corners, starting in 1820, in the home of Salmasius Bardwell. — — Map (db m61658) HM
On Main Street (County Route 24) 0.1 miles south of Depot Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1778 as an early business center First slate quarry opened by William R. Williams in 1853 attracting many Welsh settlers By W.C.H.S., 2002 — — Map (db m137918) HM
On Main Street (County Route 24) 0.1 miles south of Depot Street, on the right when traveling south.
In loving memory of the veterans who died in service of their country in the Revolutionary War Nathaniel Parker Capt. Charles Bulkley Capt. Seth Wheeler Gideon Beebe John Cramer — — Map (db m147598) WM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling south.
Delaware & Hudson railroad with 14 engine roundhouse, back shop, passenger depot, freight bldg., and ice house built by Irish railworkers — — Map (db m131633) HM
On County Route 153 near Cato Street, on the right when traveling east.
1776-1918
Dedicated to the memory of all men of Salem New York who in devoted patriotism gave their total service to their country during time of war and to those who made the supreme sacrifice for liberty and humanity. — — Map (db m58524) HM
On County Route 30 at Williams Street, on the right when traveling west on County Route 30.
United Presbyterian Church
organized by Ballibay Ireland July 23,1751
Rev Thomas Clark M.D. and his congregation immigrated to America in 1764 and settled in Salem and erected a log church in 1766 the first Protestant church in New York State . . . — — Map (db m58523) HM
On Rexleigh Road at Camp Road, on the left when traveling south on Rexleigh Road.
Rehabilitated in 2007. The Rexleigh bridge is a Howe Truss with cast iron shoes built in 1874. This is the third bridge on this site. — — Map (db m58531) HM
On U.S. 22 just north of Park Place, on the right when traveling north.
In 1778 a stockaded fort was
erected atop this hill and
occupied by Charlotte Co.
militia as a defense against
the British forces. — — Map (db m129208) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 22) at Broadway (County Route 30), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
T/SGT Francis J. Clark
American Legion
Post No. 812
Renamed in honor of the only Medal of Honor recipient from the 28th Infantry Division in World War II. Clark was honored for repeated bravery in action with Co. K, 109th Infantry, near the . . . — — Map (db m159545) WM
On County Route 153 at New York State Route 22, on the left when traveling east on County Route 153.
Erected as a Presbyterian Church in 1774 and converted to a fort early in the Revolution,
Garrisoned by Charlotte County Militia under command of Col Joseph McCracken, it was starting point of many raids on the supply lines of Gen. Burgoyne during . . . — — Map (db m58527) HM
On County Route 61 at Law Street (County Route 64), on the right when traveling east on County Route 61.
Veterans Of World War II
John Jackson ·
Joseph Bryant ·
Whitney Smith ·
Charles Smith ·
Gerald J. Gilchrest ·
★ Harold J. Gilchrest ·
Vaino Maki ·
Walter Maki ·
Harvey Bentley ·
Glen S. Rowland ·
Charles Bull · . . . — — Map (db m159549) WM
On County Route 64 south of County Route 61, on the left when traveling south.
A streamer fishing fly
created in 1953 by Lew Oatman
as a tribute to Al Prindle,
Shushan's postmaster &
a muse of Norman Rockwell. — — Map (db m159529) HM
On County Route 68 0.4 miles west of Cobble Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Field officers were voted for here, May 11, 1776. Also birthplace John Wood's son, Jethro Wood, inventor first iron mould plow (1814) — — Map (db m130538) HM
Near Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On October 11, 1776 at Valcour Island, off the western shore of Lake Champlain, a naval battle took place that may well have decided the fate of the American Revolution. Although they fought valiantly, the Americans lost the battle. However, they . . . — — Map (db m89709) HM
On N Williams Street at Poultney Street, on the right when traveling north on N Williams Street.
Placed on board vessels of B. Arnold’s Lake Champlain fleet, both were blown up in Whitehall Harbor by their crews July 6, 1777, to avoid capture by the British. — — Map (db m89670) HM
On Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Panel 1
Lakes to Locks Passage takes you through a spectacular landscape laden with history. Follow this map to find your way through four story-filled regions that connect the historic waters of Lake Champlain and Lake George with the . . . — — Map (db m109524) HM
On U.S. 4 east of After Tower Road, on the right when traveling east.
March 21, 1780, 3 Tories and
many Indians murdered a settler
and his wife and captured Lemma
Bartholomew. After his return
he served as ensign in Revolution — — Map (db m155125) HM
On Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1775, Skenesborough was captured by American forces in the first aggressive action in New York. Benedict Arnold built his fleet for Lake Champlain here in 1776. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m89667) HM
On Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Throughout history the corridor along Lake Champlain and the Hudson River has been a transportation route of significant strategic and commercial importance. In pre-colonial times it was an important Native American trail. After the arrival of . . . — — Map (db m109349) HM
On Main Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The completion of the Champlain Canal in 1823 transformed Whitehall from a minor port at the head of Lake Champlain into a bustling transshipment point for goods destined for Troy, Albany, New York City, Buffalo and the West. Lumberyards, icehouses . . . — — Map (db m89796) HM
On Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Philip Skene founded Whitehall, originally known as Skenesborough, in 1759. He was lured here by the availability of hydropower for mills provided by the falls on Wood Creek. The magic word for Skenesborough’s existence is transportation, due to . . . — — Map (db m89815) HM
On Main Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
With the British in pursuit three vessels of B. Arnold’s Lake Champlain fleet were blown up in this harbor by American forces July 6, 1777 to avoid being captured. — — Map (db m89668) HM
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