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The Uncle Sam Trail- A Path through Troy’s History
Location
Uncle Sam Trail
Middleburgh and 8th Streets
Troy, NY 12180
County: Rensselaer
Region: Upper Hudson
Date(s)
- September 24, 2016, 9:30AM, On Street Parking is Plentiful
Details
Event Type Walk/Hike Description Kathryn Sheehan, Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian, will lead a tour on the Uncle Sam Rail Trail. The trail was the former Troy & Boston and later the Boston & Maine Railroad. We will discuss the many industries, residences, churches and recreational ventures that bordered the rail line. Learn about the Haymaker's Baseball Team, the Murder of Robert Ross, and where the ink for our nation's currency was manufactured! Organization Hosting the Event Transport TroyAdditional Information
Event Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
Length (miles): 2
Boots Needed: No
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes