Historical Markers and War Memorials in Halfmoon, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Halfmoon, New York

1 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Betts Farm —

A continuously family owned & operated family farm since 1860. — — Map (db m217624) HM

2 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — 31 — Champlain Canal —

Completed 1823, Connected Lake Champlain to Hudson River. Used to Transport Grain, Produce, Lumber And Merchandise. — — Map (db m232718) HM

3 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Crescent —

Named from crescent shape of Mohawk River at this point. Site of Indian carry from Mohawk River to Hudson River. Site of old Crescent Bridge. — — Map (db m128384) HM

4 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Crescent —

A major crossing of the Mohawk since the revolution, Crescent was an important commercial center during the Erie Canal Era. — — Map (db m128386) HM

5 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Crescent / Mohawk Towpath Byway / Halfmoon —

Crescent When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, the commercial focus in Halfmoon shifted to the village of Crescent where the longest aqueduct on the system carried the canal across the Mohawk River. That aqueduct was replaced in 1842. Between . . . — — Map (db m128408) HM

6 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Crescent Aqueduct —

These stone remnants mark the northern end of the aqueduct which carried the Erie Canal over the Mohawk River between 1825 to 1915 — — Map (db m129628) HM

7 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Floud Memorial Park —

This park is dedicated to the memory of Harry and Betty Floud, lifelong residents and public servants of the Town of Halfmoon. Harry Floud worked for the Town of Halfmoon from 1950-1959 as constable. Betty Floud worked for the Town of . . . — — Map (db m160704) HM

8 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Halfmoon —

Originally called Middletown, this hamlet was the site of the first post office in the town. — — Map (db m139008) HM

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9 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Halfmoon Academy —

Private school chartered 1851 to 1877. Transferred to District #1, Town of Halfmoon. A common school until 1951 — — Map (db m128389) HM

10 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Halfmoon War Memorial —

In memory of all the men and women from Halfmoon who so bravely fought for our country — — Map (db m139029) WM

11 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Lakes to Locks Passage — The Champlain Canal Region — The Great Northeast Journey —

Halfmoon Halfmoon borders the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, and once included the communities we now know as Clifton Park, Waterford, Mechanicville, and a portion of Colonie. The early Dutch fur traders, who met Mahican natives here to barter . . . — — Map (db m145329) HM

12 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Matthew Sgritta —

In memory of Matthew Sgritta who designed and built this lighthouse in 1960. — — Map (db m145326) HM

13 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Spice Factory —

Established in 1859 by Joshua Anthony produced baking powder. Spice grinding and extracts operated until 1920 — — Map (db m125354) HM

14 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Town of Halfmoon —

Organized in 1788 as one of the four original towns of Saratoga County, Halfmoon became a residential community in the late 20th century. — — Map (db m70842) HM

15 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Van Den Bergh —

Property shown on 1767 survey Continued ownership mid 1800’s Farmhouse c. 1834 Family established ferry across the Mohawk in 1707 — — Map (db m128382) HM

16 ► New York, Saratoga County, Halfmoon — Vandenburgh Dunsbach Ferry —

Early settlers found well-defined trails between old Indian villages and river fording places. These trails became early roads. Cornelius Claes Vandenburgh established a rope ferry at this site before 1705 connecting an Indian trail that . . . — — Map (db m128394) HM

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