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Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument And Grave
Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave is a historic site within Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville, New York. The monument to Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer casualty of the American Civil War, was built in 1874 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. In 1997 the bronze eagle was stolen from the top of the monument. The eagle was recognized and returned by an antique dealer in 1998. References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument And Grave Cemeteries in Saratoga County, New York Monuments and memorials on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) 1874 sculptures National Register of Historic Places in Saratoga County, New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanicville, New York
Mechanicville is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,196 at the time of the 2010 census. It is the smallest city by area in the state. The name is derived from the occupations of early residents. The city is located on the eastern border of Saratoga County and is north of Albany, the state capital. Mechanicville borders the towns of Stillwater (of which it was once a part) and Halfmoon in the county, and the town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County. History The first listing of a settlement on Thenendehowa Creek is in 1721. At that time, Cornelius Van Buren had a sawmill at the mouth of the creek where it emptied into the Hudson River. The first documented occurrence of the name "Mechanicville" dates back to 1829. The name comes from the early settlers, who were independent mastercraftsmen such as millers, carpenters, or butchers, whose professions were commonly known as the "mechanical arts" at the time. About 35 years later, small flour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
