Temple for Our History

[National Archives Building] Make No Little Plans

You’re standing at the National Archives Building, the first permanent repository for the original records of the federal government. They include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, displayed ...

To the Battlefield

?   1777

Marker is at the intersection of New York Route 32 and Lohnes Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 32.

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Nicholas Fish

In memory of

Nicholas Fish

Major 2nd N.Y. Reg.

Engaged in the battle

on these grounds.

Saratoga 1777

Marker is on U.S. 4, on the left when traveling south.

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The Transfer House

As the Grand Old Lady of Decatur architectural heritage, the Transfer House is not only a major city landmark, but is designated as the official symbol of the city. Originally located in downtown;s Lincoln Square, the unique structure was built ...

Getting There from Here

The road beside this wayside exhibit is west main street. It was one of the main routes into and out of the City of Decatur all during the time of Lincoln's travels as a lawyer on the Eighth Judicial Circuit, ...

Fort Vrooman

Site of

Fort Vrooman   1689

Fort Saratoga   1702

Rebuilt by Philip Livingston   1721

Fort Clinton   1746

Rebuilt and named for Governor

Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and Schuyler Street, on the left when ...

B. F. Shirley Home

circa 1910

This Queen Anne home was built by Mr. Benjamin Franklin Shirley using a Sears Roebuck house pattern. Features include a nine-room interior, a veranda, and exterior stairs leading to the second floor. Renovations have been made, but the original ...

Deridder Horse Ferry

Site of

Deridder

Horse Ferry

Marker is on Ferry Street (New York Route 29), on the left when traveling east.

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Town of Saratoga

Mother town of Saratoga County

First European settlers 1688

Established March 7, 1788

Surrender site of Gen. Burgoyne

to Gen. Gates Oct. 17, 1777

Revolutionary War Turning Point

Marker is at the intersection of Lake Avenue (New York Route 29) ...

Fort Hardy

British Supply Post 1755 – 63

Here Gen. John Burgoyne’s

defeated British troops

in the ruins of the fort

lay down their arms 1777

Marker is on Ferry Street (New York Route 29), on the left when traveling east.

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