Historical Markers and War Memorials in Salem, New York
Fort Edward is the county seat for Washington County
Salem is in Washington County
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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