History of Saratoga, New York, USA

1745 - November - French troops attack indians of Saratoga, NY

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1777 - October 17 - British General John Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga NY

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October 17, 1777

The first temperance society was organized in Saratoga, New York, in 1808.

Newburgh Daily Journal
Newburgh, New York
June 13, 1893

1820 - Newspapers in Schools
The Saratoga (New-York) Sentinel says, 'we are happy to learn that in many school districts in the neighbouring towns, the teachers have adopted the judicious plan of introducing newspapers into their schools.
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Manufacturers' and Farmers' Journal
Rhode Island
January 3, 1820

The village of Schuylerville was incorporated in 1831
In 1828, Phillip Schuyler II built the Horicon Mill, the second cotton mill to be built in the state. On April 16th, 1831. under a special act of the state legislature, the Village of Schuylerville was incorporated. The name change from Saratoga to Schuylerville was done to honor the early and long continued residence of the Schuyler family. Gilbert Purdey was the first president. The village was laid out by Mr. Gilbert Clements and Phillip Schuyler 2nd acted in the capacity of chairman of the village layout committee.

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The first fire engine in Schuylerville was bought in 1836 and the first fire house was erected in 1837

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In 1853 the National Bank of Schuylerville was founded

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1854 - Saratoga / Schulyersville
Saratoga, a township of Saratoga co., New York, on the Hudson river, 30 miles N. by E. from Albany. Population, 8492.

Schulyersville, a post- village in Saratoga township, Saratoga county. New York, on the Hudson river, and on the Champlain canal, at the mouth of Fish creek, 35 miles N. by E. from Albany. It has several iron foundries, machine shops, mills, and factories. A news paper is published here.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1863 - August 3 - Saratoga Racetrack (NY) opens

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1864 - GREAT CONFLAGRATION IN SARATOGA. THE WATER CURE ESTABLISHMENT AT SARATOGA BURNED.
Troy, N. Y., Tuesday, July 5.
The fire at Saratoga on Monday destroyed all the buildings on Broadway south of Union Hall to the Clarendon Hotel. West of these the buildings are small wooden structures, except the Water Cure, in which the fire originated, and which was destroyed. The total loss is $60,000. None of the large hotels were in the least injured.

Third Dispatch.
Saratoga, Tuesday, July 5.
The Bethesda Water Cure, the International Hotel, and all the buildings between the Crescent and Clarendon Hotels are destroyed. The Crescent, Union and Congress Hotels are not burned.

Fourth Dispatch.
Saratoga, Tuesday, July 5.
The fire broke out yesterday at 2 P.M. and destroyed the Bethesda Water Cure; loss $40,000; insurance $18,000. One large boarding-house, several dwelling houses and barns, shops, &c., were also burned to the ground; total loss $60,000.

Fifth Dispatch.
Union Hall was not in any way injured by the fire which broke out in this place yesterday. There are... Read MORE...

The Hotel Schuyler opened in 1868 in Schuylerville

1874 - Interesting Friendship
The sensation at Saratoga at present consists of two gentlemen from New York who are fast friends. The beautiful wife of one is divorced and is married to the other, and yet the men have never broken with each other. The case is one that has been known and talked about in New York for years, though the marriage only took place about a month or six weeks ago. The bride is resplendent with diamonds and magnificence.
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Jackson Citizen
Michigan
September 8, 1874

1875 - Interesting Verdict
There's a jury up in Saratoga county, New York, whose members know their business. Their verdict in a recent case was rendered without leaving their seats and it read: 'We find the prisoner not guilty; but this kissing business must be stopped.'
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Macon Weekly Telegraph
Macon, Georgia
April 6, 1875

The Fitchburg Railroad was completed to Schuylerville in 1882

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1888-89 electric lights came to Schuylerville

1888 - March 12 - A blizzard paralyzed southeastern New York State and western New England. The storm produced 58 inches of snow at Saratoga NY.

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1895 - Schulyersville
Schulyersville, ski'lerz-vil, a post-village in Saratoga township, Saratoga co., N.Y., on the Hudson River, at the mouth of Fish Creek, and on the Champlain Canal, about 12 miles E. of Saratoga Springs, and 34 miles N. by E. of Albany. It has 4 churches, a national bank, a newspaper office, a graded school, a good hotel, a large cotton-factory (600 hands), and manufactures of paper, lumber, &c. A bridge crosses the Hudson River here. Pop. in 1890, 1387.
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1899 - Saratoga
The town of Saratoga, commonly known as Old Saratoga, to distinguish it from the town of Saratoga Springs, which originally formed a part of this, town, occupies the centre of the eastern tier of towns.. It is bounded on the north by Wilton and Northumberland, on the east by the county line (the Hudson river), on the south by Stiliwater, and on the west by Saratoga Springs and Malta, part of the two latter towns consisting of the water of Saratoga lake. The Revised Statutes describe the town as follows:

The town of Saratoga shall contain all that part of said county bounded northerly by Northumberland and Wilton, easterly by the east bounds of the county, southerly by Stillwater, and westerly by Saratoga Springs and Malta.

The eastern part of the county, bordering on the Hudson river, is fiat. The central and western parts are occupied by a range of hills extending north and south. Most of the land is productive. Saratoga lake forms the southern half of the western boundary.... Read MORE...

1902 BROOKLYN GIRLS' INJURY.
FANNIE AND MARY BIDEN SERIOUSLY HURT BY A RUNAWAY AT SARATOGA.

Special to The New York Times.

Saratoga, N.Y., Aug. 25. - MISS FANNIE BIDEN of 871 Union Street, Brooklyn, who for several weeks has been a guest at Congress Hall, was probably fatally injured on South Broadway, near Circular Street, this morning.

Accompanied by her sister, MISS MARY BIDEN, with whom she was walking, she started to cross the street, when both were knocked down and run over by a runaway horse.

They were taken in an unconscious condition to Congress Hall, where it was found that FANNIE was suffering from concussion of the brain, bruises of the shoulders, and laceration of the muscles of the back, and that MARY'S injuries consisted of bruises and lacerations of the arms and shock.

FANNIE was still unconscious this evening, and the attending surgeons, Dr. Straus of New York and Dr. G. F. Comstock, fear that she cannot recover.
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New York, New York
August 26, 1902

1916 - Schuylerville
Schuylerville, a banking post-village of Saratoga co. N.Y., on the Hudson River, at the mouth of Fish Creek about 12 miles E. of Saratoga Springs, on the Boston and Maine R. It has manufactures of wood-board, paper, and Pop. in 1900, 1601.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1926 - Schuylerville High School at the corner of Spring Street and Broadway was opened

2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Saratoga, New York:
Saratoga Spa State Park: This expansive park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, picnicking, and golfing. The park is also home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), where you can catch world-class concerts and ballet performances during the summer months.

Saratoga Race Course: Known as "The Spa," this iconic horse racing track is a must-visit during the summer racing season. Even if you're not a gambler, the atmosphere and the history of the place make it a unique experience.

Saratoga Battlefield: Explore the historic site of the Battles of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution. The Saratoga National Historical Park features walking trails and informative exhibits about this pivotal event in American history.

Saratoga Automobile Museum: Car enthusiasts will appreciate this museum, which showcases a diverse collection of classic and vintage automobiles. It's a fascinating journey through the history of the automobile... Read MORE...