Canal Square

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.

Marker is at the intersection of N Central Avenue and William Street, on the right ...

Harmanus Schuyler Mansion

Site of

Harmanus Schuyler

Mansion

Washington, Schuyler and

Clinton were entertained

here in 1783.

Marker is at the intersection of Hudson Avenue (U.S. 4) and Bunce Lane, on the right when traveling south on Hudson Avenue.

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Schuyler Mansion

The

Schuyler Mansion

Erected 1762

The Home of

Major General Philip Schuyler

of the American Revolution

Patriot * Soldier * Statesman

* 1733 1804*

Acquired by the State of New York 1911

Restored and Dedicated

October 17, 1917

Marker ...

William Simmons House

(Front text)

This house, built in 1930, is typical in materials and methods of construction of those built on the S.C. Sea Islands from the end of the Civil War to the mid-20th century. It was built on land bought ...

1871 Water Well Memorial

Santa Fe engineers were surveying and platting the Newton town site on Section 17 in March 1871. Captain David L. Payne, state legislator from this district, and other early settlers saw the urgent need for domestic drinking water. Captain Payne ...

General Gates Headquarters

Site of

General Gates

Headquarters

previous to surrender of

General Burgoyne

Oct. 17, 1777

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

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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 ...

Let Us All Be United

By 1856 Abraham Lincoln had realized that his former political party, the Whigs, was in ruins. The political landscape had changed to the point that Lincoln accepted an invitation to attend an Anti-Nebraska Editors Convention held at the Cassell House ...