Waterford - Waterford, NY
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A New York State historical marker is located in River Park at 7 Broad Street in Waterford, NY
Waymark Code: WM14JNH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2021
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An historical marker erected by the New York State Department of Education is inscribed:
NEW YORK
{Map of NY State}
WATERFORD
1794
OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY
INCORPORATED VILLAGE
IN NEW YORK STATE
STATE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT 1953
New York was the 11th state to ratified the Constitution on July 26, 1788 and thus joined the union of the newly formed United States of America. Waterford Village which is now part of the Town of Waterford was the first village incorporated by the New York State legislature in 1794. Waterford Village is one of only twelve villages in New York still incorporated under a charter, the other villages having incorporated or re-incorporated under the provisions of Village Law.
Marker Name: Waterford
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: State Education Department
Dedication Date: 1953
City/Town/Village Name: Waterford Village
County: Saratoga
Region: Capital-Saratoga (Region 7)
Website: [Web Link]
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