Historical Marker

Fort's Ferry

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve ยท Saratoga

New York marker

Inscription

Fort's Ferry Site of oldest settlement in Clifton Park. Known as Canastigione, settled 1672. Nicholas Fort established a rope ferry in 1728

Location

AddressVischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
CountySaratoga
StateNew York
Coordinates43.123580, -73.862390

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