Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Saratoga County, New York, Part 1

Author: Anderson, George Baker; Boston History Company, Boston, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Boston] : The Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 950


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OUR COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE


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DESCRIPTIVE AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF


SARATOGA COUNTY


NEW YORK


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THE SARATOGIAN


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THE BOSTON HISTORY COMPANY, PUBLISHERS


1899


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PREFACE.


To record all the interesting events transpiring in a county so rich in history as Saratoga; to note the development of all its industries, to follow the career of each of its various institutions, would be impossible in a single volume. In "Our County and Its People" it has been the aim of the writer and those associated with him to preserve for future generations a record of such occurrences as will tend to illustrate the development of the community along its various lines, and to leave un - written many of the minor details in this story of development which, however interesting they might prove to a few individuals in each locality, are not of sufficient importance to the county at large or even to a large portion of the population of any town or village.


It has also been the plan to carry the history of the county as a whole down through the various periods of its existence, with simply a gazetteer of the towns-wherein this work differs from most local historical publications.


The chapter dealing with the battles fought in Saratoga county during the war of the Revolution, and the history of the Saratoga monument and the Saratoga Monument Association, have been revised by Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth of Saratoga Springs, the highest local authority on Revolutionary history ; and the chapter on the Bench and Bar of Saratoga county has been revised by the Hon. John R. Putnam of the New York Supreme Court. The invaluable assistance rendered by these distinguished persons contributes to give to this work a stand- ing which should guarantee for it not only a hearty reception on the part of the large number of persons who have shown an interest in its compilation, but also should cause it to be recognized, in these partic- ulars at least, as the most valuable historical work which has ever been laid before the inhabitants of Saratoga county.


The compiler of "Our County and Its People" further desires to


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acknowledge the services of Ianthus G. Johnson, M. D., of Greenfield Centre, George R. Moore of Mechanicville, Major James W. Lester and Captain Frederick M. Waterbury of Saratoga Springs, Captain John D. Rogers of Round Lake, Edward F. Grose, James L. Scott, David Frisbie and William Spencer of Ballston Spa, James T. Sweet- man, M. D., of Charlton, the various town and village clerks, officers of various societies, principals of the leading schools, the pastors of the churches, the editors of the county newspapers and others who have contributed to the success of the undertaking by the great volume of information which they have supplied. Among the references em- ployed in the preparation of the work we desire to give full credit to N. B. Sylvester's History of Saratoga County (1878); Enos R. Mann's History of the Bench and Bar of Saratoga County (1876); O'Callaghan's Documentary Colonial History of New York; Reports of the Adjutant- General of the State of New York; Hon. George G. Scott's historical address delivered at Ballston Spa July 4, 1876; Jeptha R. Simms's Bor- der Wars of New York (1845); William L. Stone's Reminiscences of Saratoga and Ballston (1880); David Cusick's Ancient History of the Six Nations; French's Gazetteer of New York; Centennial Celebrations of the State of New York, and numerous other works. Material for the sketches in the biographical department has been gleaned by agents of the publishers, and the matter as prepared has been reviewed by those persons best able to guarantee its accuracy.


Doubtless some mistakes will be found in the succeeding pages; but as all statements of more than ordinary importance, and those regard- ing which serious questions have arisen, have been referred to the best authorities accessible, the volume is submitted in the belief that it will be found to be, on the whole, a trustworthy record of the origin and development of the county and the doings of its inhabitants.


GEORGE BAKER ANDERSON.


Ballston Spa, N. Y., September 1, 1898.


CONTENTS.


CHAPTER I.


Organization of Saratoga County-Its Geography and Topography -Its Rivers, Lakes and Mountains-Geological Formation-Original Patents Embraced Entirely or Partly Within the Limits of the County-Origin of the Word "Saratoga"-Railroads and Canals-Organization of the Districts and Towns 1-12


CHAPTER II.


The Indian Occupancy of the Territory now Known as Saratoga County-The Great Iroquois Confederacy and the Mohawks, Its Most Ferocious Nation- Their Wars Against Other Tribes-The Famous Hunting Grounds of the Mohawks, Sarah-to-ga and Kay-ad-ros-sera-Sale of Both Properties to the White Men 12-20


CHAPTER III.


The French and Indian Wars-The Frequent Incursions of the French from Canada Into the Land of the Mohawks-Saratoga County a Bloody Battle Ground-The Iroquois and English Ever on Friendly Terms-Fate of Father Isaac Jogues-The Massacre at Schenectady-Battles in Saratoga County- The Old Saratoga Massacre-The Final Struggle-Sir William Johnson's Campaign-Fort George, Fort William Henry, Ticonderoga and Crown Point .20-30


CHAPTER IV.


Settlements in Saratoga County Prior to the War of the Revolution-The Ear- liest Permanent Settlement Made Along the Banks of the Hudson North of Half Moon Point, and Across the River from Schenectady -- The March of Progress Northward Along the Hudson-Some of the Early Pioneers_ __ 30-47


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CHAPTER V.


EDITED BY MRS. ELLEN HARDIN WALWORTH.


Events Leading up to the Famous Campaign of 1777, Made by Gen. John Bur- goyne-His Magnificent Army-General Schuyler in Command of the Northern Army -- His Futile Attempts to Get Reinforcements -- Burgoyne Takes Forts Ticonderoga and Independence-Baum's Expedition against Bennington -- Defeated by Gen. John Stark -- British Failure at Fort Stanwix -- Schuyler Superseded by Gates -- The Battles of Saratoga -- Death of the Valiant Frazer-Arnold's Gallant, though Unauthorized, Victory -- Bur- goyne's Surrender 47-64


CHAPTER VI.


The Attack on the Ballston Settlement by Munroe and His Band of Tories and Indians-Capture of Col. James Gordon and Others and Their Imprison- ment in Canada-Escape of the Captives and Their Return to Their Homes -The Invasion Under the Command of Joseph Bettys, the Notorious Rene- gade-His Valiant Services to the American Government-Piqued at Being Unrewarded for His Valor, He Turns Spy in the Service of the British-His Capture-Tried and Executed as a Spy-Major Mitchell's Peril-End of the War 65-75


CHAPTER VII.


Condition of the Pioneers at the Close of the Revolutionary War -- Many Homes Devastated, and Many Families Bereft of Their Means of Support-Slow Progress of Civilization in the County During the War-Development of the Various Communities from the War Period to the Close of the Eighteenth Century-The March of Civilization Northward Along the Valley of the Hudson-Some of the Early Inhabitants of the Various Towns, and Their Share in the Development and Prosperity of the County 75-123


CHAPTER VIII.


The Division of the Districts Comprised Within the Limits of the County and the Organization of the Early Towns-Erection of the County of Saratoga- The First Courts-First County, State and Federal Officials-Erection of the First Court House-The Northern Canal, Known as "Schuyler's Ditch "- The First Newspaper, One Hundred Years Ago, and the First Books Printed in the County-Other Events Transpiring Prior to the Year 1800 124-130


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CHAPTER IX.


FROM 1800 to 1831.


History of the County from the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century to the Con- struction of the First Steam Railroad within its Borders-Wonderful Devel- opment of Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa -- Gideon Putnam and His Beneficent Labors-Early Hotels at the Springs-Some of the More Impor- tant Manufactures -- Water Power of the Kayaderosseras-Churches Estab- lished in the County During this Period-History of the Erie and Champlain Canals-Semi-Centennial Celebrations of 1826-County Medical Society and County Bible Society -- Men who Served as Officers in the Early Militia __ 131-175


CHAPTER X.


Construction of the Railroad from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs, the First in Saratoga County-The Rensselaer and Saratoga Road Built Soon After- Rivalry Between the Two Concerns -- Other Roads Merged in the Rensselaer and Saratoga -- All Pass Under the Control of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company-The Old Albany, Vermont and Canada-The Adirondack -- The Fitchburg and the Mount McGregor Lines -- Projected Lines Which Were Never Constructed-Modern Electric Railways in Saratoga County_176-184


CHAPTER XI.


Second Period of the Century, 1831 to the War of the Rebellion-Days of Great Prosperity of Saratoga Springs-Reconstruction of the Early Hotels and the Building of Many Handsome New Ones-Dr. Clark's Waterworks Sys- tem-Banks, Churches and Schools -- Foundation of Temple Grove Seminary -Societies Organized -- The Numerous and Important Manufactures of Ballston Spa Established During this Period-The Ballston Spa National Bank -- Religious and Secret Societies -- Academies, Schools and Churches Throughout the County-The Development of the Water Power of the Hud- son and the Kayaderosseras 184-216


CHAPTER XII.


Participation of Saratoga County in the War of the Rebellion-The Seventy- Seventh and Thirtieth Regiments of Infantry and Their Career During the War-Morgan H. Chrysler's Second Veteran Cavalry-The One Hundred and Fifteenth-Other Regiments in which Inhabitants of the County Fought -- Officers of the Seventy-Seventy and Thirtieth, with Promotions. Dis- charges, Resignations and Deaths-Names of the Men from Saratoga County Who Fought in the War, and the Towns Which Furnished Them 216-272


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CHAPTER XIII.


The Latter Years of the County's History, and the Causes of Its Prosperity Since the Days of the Civil War-The Development of the Older Industries and the Establishment of New Ones-The Manufacturing Centres-New Churches -Growth of the Educational System-Newspapers, Past and Present-Fi- nancial Institutions-Some of the Leading Public Institutions-Clubs, So- cieties, etc.,-Centennial Celebrations of 1876 and 1877-Anniversaries of the Battle of Bemis Heights and the Surrender of General Burgoyne-The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Ballston Spa-Death of General U. S. Grant-Other Happenings of Interest 272-312


CHAPTER XIV.


The War with Spain, and the Participation of Saratoga County Therein-En- listment of the Twenty-second Separate Co. of Saratoga Springs-Assigned to the Second New York Provisional Regiment-Its Gradual Movement to Hempstead Plains, L. I., Thence to Chickamauga Park and Tampa, Fla .- Promotions in the Regiment-Those Who Volunteered-Others from This County Who Volunteered in Other Commands-Relief Measures-The One Hundred and Twenty-second Separate Company 313-329


CHAPTER XV.


GAZETTEER OF TOWNS 329-390


'CHAPTER XVI.


The Discovery and Development of the Celebrated Mineral Springs of Saratoga County-High Rock, "the Medicine Spring of the Great Spirit," First Seen by a French Officer-Sir William Johnson's Visit - George Washington, Philip Schuyler and Joseph Bonaparte Also Early Visitors-Analysis of the Principal Springs of Saratoga-Discovery of the First Spring at Ballston Spa in 1711-Development of the Resort-Saratoga Gains the Lead as a Resort and Holds it-Analysis of the Ballston Springs 390-410


CHAPTER XVII.


REVISED BY HON. JOHN R. PUTNAM.


History of the Bench and Bar of Saratoga County-The Early Courts of the County and the Changes in Them Wrought by the Revised Constitutions- First Sessions of the Original Courts-Building of the First Court House at Court House Hill-Destroyed by Fire-The First Court House at Ballston Spa-The Modern Structure-Leading Lawyers of the Early Days of the Century-Men in the Profession Who Have Become Eminent 410-440


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CHAPTER XVIII.


THE MEDICAL PROFESSION 440-455


CHAPTER XIX.


CIVIL LIST AND STATISTICS 455-478 '


PART II.


BIOGRAPHICAL.


Ainsworth, Seymour 515


Hamilton, Theodore Frank 511


Anderson, John K., Dr. .565


Hanson, William Hendricks 527


Anthony, Joshua. 579


Hay, William. 526


Barbour, Oliver L. 533


Horton, James W. 570


Batcheller Family, The


550


Houghton, James W. 514


Beach, William A. 518


Howe, John W. 539


Bellinger, Peter Dr. 579


Bockes, Angustus 513


Jenkins, Benjamin R. 584


Brady, Edward M., Rev. 576


Lester, Charles Cooke


563


Brennan, Joseph P. 572


Bullard, Daniel A. 522


Bullard, Daniel A., 2d


525


Bullard, Edward C.


524


Burke, John H.


544


McKittrick, William Henry, Capt,,


534


Cady, Clifford E.


568


Carey, Joseph, Rev.


566


McNair, Frederick P., Lieut.


555


Closson, C. S.


564


McNulty, William Douglass 577


Martin, William M. 552


Cook, Ransom 541


507


Marvin, Thomas J. 502


583


Crane, John W


569


Murray, Byron J., Dr. 542


Newell. Hiram 530


Davidson, Lucretia and Margaret


553


Perry, John L., Dr. 519


Davison, Charles Mason


532


Porter, John K. 505


Davison, Gideon M.


547


Porter, Joshua, Dr. 553


Delaney, William J. 538


Putnam, John R.


420


De Ridder, John Henry 537


Redmond, William J. 535


Sackett, William A. 499


Earley, James 570


Schuyler, Harmanus 545


Ellsworth, Ephraim E., Col. 240


Scott, James Lee 508


Sherman, Rav S. 582


Snyder, Michael P. 558


French, Winsor Brown 493


Steel, John H., Dr. 549


Gage, William B. 518


Strang, Edward H. 550


546


McDonough, Bernard J., Rev.


535


McKean, James B.


531


McNair, A. R.


554


Comstock, George F., Dr. 516


Marvin, James M. 504


Cowen, Esek


538


Cramer, John.


Masten, Jeremiah.


Curtis, Warren 575


Hill, Nicholas 505


Brackett, Edgar T. 498


L'Amoreaux, Jesse S. 574


Lester, Charles Smith 561


McCarty, R. H., Dr.


Deuell. Edward Valencourt, Dr. 511


Farrow, Edwin 581


Finley, Thomas 582


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Sutfin, Ransom


559


Warren, William L. F. 545


Taylor, John W


517


Wayland, Francis, Rev. 547 West, George 528


Thompson Family, The


481


Todd, Edward R


578


Wiggins, Peter V. 550


Tompkins, Hiram


506


Willard, John 521


Turpit, George F.


578


Willcox, Albert O. 548


Varney, Miles Egbert, Dr.


571


Worden, William W.


560


Walton, Henry


531


Young, Jesse 584


Walworth, Reuben Hyde


490


Young, Samuel, Col.


509


PART III.


PERSONAL REFERENCES 1-176


INDEXES:


GENERAL


177-198


BIOGRAPHICAL 198


PERSONAL REFERENCES


199-203


PORTRAITS 203


PORTRAITS.


Anthony, Joshua facing 579


Farrow, Edwin facing 581


Bellinger, Peter, Dr


facing 341


Finley, Thomas facing 582


Brackett, Edgar T. facing 436


French, Winsor Brown facing 438


Brady, Edward M., Rev facing 576


Gage, William B. facing 518


Brennan, Joseph P. facing 572


Hamilton, Theodore Frank facing 437


Bullard, Daniel A. facing 522 00 00 00 00 Bullard, Daniel A., 2d facing 525


Hanson, William Hendricks. facing 527


Bullard, Edward C. facing 524


Howe, John W. facing 288


Burke, John H. facing 544


Jenkins, Benjamin R. facing 276


Cady, Clifford E.


facing 381


L'Amoreaux, Jesse S. facing 574


Cary, Joseph, Rev.


facing 137


Lester, Charles Cooke facing 296


Closson, C. S.


facing 564


Lester, Charles Smith facing 433


Comstock, George F., Dr. facing 449


McCarty, R. H., Dr. facing 546


Curtis, Warren facing 368


McDonough, Bernard J., Rev. facing 197


Davison, Charles Mason


facing 532


McKittrick, William H., Capt. facing 237


Delaney, William J.


facing 538


McNair, Frederick P., Lieut. facing 555


De Ridder, John Henry facing 290 McNulty, William Douglass __ facing 577


Deuell, Edward V., Dr. facing 448


Martin, William M. facing 552


Marvin, James M. facing 504 Earley, James facing 570


Houghton, James W. facing 439


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Marvin, Thomas J.


facing 428


Thompson, James 487


Masten, Jeremiah


facing 583


Thompson, John W. facing 36


Murray, Byron J., Dr.


facing 451


Todd, Edward R.


facing 578


Newell, Hiram


facing 530


Tompkins, Hiram


facing 506


Perry. John L .. Dr. facing 519


Turpit, George F. facing 360


Putnam, John R.


facing 421


Varney, Miles Egbert, Dr. facing 450


Sackett, William A.


facing 499


Walworth, Reuben Hyde.


facing 417


Scott, James Lee.


facing 508


West, George


facing 273


Sherman, Ray S.


facing 366


Willcox, Albert O.


facing 548


Snyder, Michael P.


facing 558


Worden, William W.


facing 560


Strang, Edward H.


facing 355


Sutfin, Ransom


facing 348


Young, Jesse facing 584


OUR COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE.


CHAPTER I.


Organization of Saratoga County-Its Geography and Topography-Its Rivers, Lakes and Mountains-Geological Formation-Original Patents Embraced Entirely or Partly Within the Limits of the County-Origin of the Word "Saratoga "-Rail- roads and Canals-Organization of the Districts and Towns.


The original ten counties of what is now the State of New York were created November 1, 1683, by the English Colonial Government and named New York, Kings, Queens, Suffolk, Richmond, Westchester, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess and Albany. The British Government con- firmed the act of the Colonial Government October 1, 1691. By these acts the county of Albany embraced "the manor of Rensselaerwyck, Schenectady, and all the villages, neighborhoods, and Christian planta- tions on the east side of Hudson's River, from Roeloffe Jansen's Creek ; and on the west side, from Sawyer's Creek to the outermost end of Saraghtoga."1 Tryon and Charlotte counties were taken from Albany county in 1772, Columbia in 1786, Rensselaer and Saratoga in 1791, a part of Schoharie in 1795, a part of Greene in 1800 and Schenectady in 1809. The date of the legal formation of Saratoga county was Febru- ary 7, 1791.


Saratoga county lies in the north angle formed by the junction of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. It is centrally distant thirty-one miles from Albany, and has an area of eight hundred and sixty-two square miles. It is bounded on the north by Warren county, on the east by Washington and Rensselaer, on the south by Albany and Schenectady and on the west by Montgomery, Fulton and Hamilton. Until about a score of years ago it was essentially an agricultural county; but dur .


1 The manor of Livingston was annexed to Dutchess county May 27, 1717, and by subsequent statutes the county of Albany was also made to comprise everything within the colony of New York north and west of the present limits of the county, and at one time the whole of Vermont.


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ing the last two decades of the nineteenth century, the development of a considerable number and variety of manufactures within its borders, principally in its most populous villages, has placed it in the rank of leading manufacturing as well as agricultural counties of the Empire State.


The topography of Saratoga county is easily described. In the south its surface is for the most part gently undulating, though compara- tively level along the Hudson valley and in other places. The northern half of the county is very hilly and mountainous. Two ranges of mountains, from eight hundred to one thousand feet high, traverse the county from northeast to southwest.


The eastern and southern range is known as the Palmerton moun- tains.1 This range enters Saratoga county from Warren county, and extends through the western parts of the towns of Moreau and Wilton, and the eastern part of Corinth into Greenfield, where it terminates in a series of low, irregular hills sloping toward the south. This range extends into Saratoga Springs and terminates at the Congress Springs. Broadway ascends the slope of the southernmost hill in the chain, and Judge Hilton's park includes its summit. On the northern border of the county the Hudson river-at that point a narrow, rapidly flowing and most picturesque stream-forces its way through this range in a deep ravine three miles in extent. From the river's banks the rugged mountains rise precipitously to a height of eight hundred feet. As a rule the elevations of this range have steep and rocky sides, with broad, rough uplands covered with forests. In late years, however, much of the forest land has been denuded.


The northern range extends through the towns of Corinth, Edin- burgh, Day and Hadley, and is known as the Kayaderosseras range. As a rule the declivities of these mountains are precipitous, and their summits spread out into broad, rocky uplands broken by ledges and craggy peaks. The Kayaderosseras range extends also through the towns of Providence, Galway and Charlton to the Mohawk, where it confronts the northern slopes of the Helderbergs that rise on the other side of the valley.


Through the western part of Stillwater and Saratoga extend a group of isolated hills-the most conspicuous of which is Snake hill, a prom- ontory on the eastern shore of Saratoga lake-some of which are four hundred and fifty feet high, having rounded summits and terraced de-


1 Sometimes also called the Luzerne mountains.


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clivities. Along the Hudson extends a broad intervale, bordered by a range of clay bluffs from forty to two hundred feet in height. From the summits of these bluffs an extensive sand plain extends westward to the foot of the mountains, covering the greater part of the towns of Moreau, Wilton, Northumberland, Saratoga Springs and a small por- tion of Milton and Ballston. The southwestern part of the county is rolling or moderately hilly, well watered and, for the most part, quite fertile.


The Hudson river flows for nearly seventy miles along the entire eastern and northeastern boundaries of the county. Falls, some ex- tremely picturesque, interrupt its course at frequent intervals, and several dams and many bridges cross its water. The High Falls are situated just below the great easterly bend of the river in the north- west part of the town of Moreau. The water flows in a series of rapids for three-quarters of a mile over a declining rocky bottom, and then rushes through the narrow gorge for a quarter of a mile, at the bottom of which it plunges down a nearly perpendicular descent of sixty feet. The ledge of gneiss over which it falls is convex in form, and the water is thereby broken in perfect sheets of snow white foam. A few rods above the last leap of the water, and where it rushes with the greatest velocity, the river may be spanned by a plank thirteen feet in length. At Glens Falls, which occur about three miles above the great southerly bend in the river, in the northwest part of Moreau, the river falls over a broad shelving rock, the total descent being about fifty feet. The beauty of this fall is greatly enhanced by two natural piers of black limestone standing upon the edge of the precipice, which break the fall into three channels. These two are the greatest falls in that section of the Hudson traversing the eastern boundary of the county.


The eastern half of the southern boundary of the county runs through the centre of the Mohawk river. The Sacandaga river, the principal outlet of the largest lakes in the southern part of Hamilton county, winds its tortuous way sluggishly through Edinburgh, Day and Had. ley, emptying its waters into those of the Hudson at Hadley. The stream is navigable for boats of light draft from Northampton, on the border of Fulton county, to Conklingville Falls in Hadley, a distance of twenty miles, but in recent years has seldom been navigated. During the Revolutionary war the inhabitants of the town of Edinburgh, fear- ing that the British troops might attempt to ascend the river, placed a heavy chain across the river, but the British never made the anticipated


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attempt. Below the Conklingville Falls the river flows in a series of rapids, between high, rocky hills, until it reaches the Hudson. Kay- aderosseras creek drains the central part part of the county, emptying into Saratoga lake. The water of the lake, in turn, finds its way into the Hudson through Fish creek, which crosses the town of Saratoga. The Mourning Kill rises in the southwestern part of the county, and running easterly empties into the Kayaderosseras a short distance be- low Ballston. Eel-Place creek, or Aal Plass Kill, rises near the head- waters of Anthony's Kill, west of Ballston lake, and runs southerly into the Mohawk a few miles below Schenectady. Gordon creek, Shen- andahorah creek, Anthony's Kill, Snook Kill and Glowegee creek are the other principal streams.


There are several lakes and large ponds in the county. Some of the former are beautiful sheets of clear water, on whose shores are located popular summer resorts. Among these are Saratoga lake, Round lake and Ballston lake. Saratoga lake is located in the towns of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, Stillwater and Malta. It is six and a half miles long and two miles broad. Round lake is in the southern part of the town of Malta, and is about three miles in circumference. Ballston lake lies principally in the town of Ballston, the southern extremity extending into Clifton Park. It is three and a half miles long, with an average width of nearly half a mile. Livingston lake, Sand lake and Mud lake are in Day. Lake Desolation lies on the boundary between Providence and Greenfield. Efnor, Jenny, Hunt and Black lakes are in Corinth. The lakes in the northern part of the county are surrounded by a wooded wilderness and are but little known.




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