Quaker Springs, New York Explained

Quaker Springs is a hamlet in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The zip code is 12871. Quaker Springs is between NY-32 Route 4. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church is located in the hamlet.[1] An anti-slavery society was based in Quaker Springs and several possible participants in the Underground Railroad were in Quaker Springs.[2] The name Quaker Springs came from a type of mineral spring located in the area.[3] The area including Quaker Springs was involved in Revolutionary War positions.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quaker Springs United Methodist Church. qsumc.com. 2015-07-08.
  2. https://books.google.com/books?id=j_66Mg0yr8IC&dq=quaker+springs+new+york&pg=PA265 The Underground Railroad in the Adirondack Region
  3. https://archive.org/details/historyofsaratog00sylv/page/508 History of Saratoga County, New York
  4. Book: Proceedings of the New York State Historical Association with the Quarterly Journal: 2nd-21st Annual Meeting with a List of New Members. New York State Historical Association. 1913. 12. The Association. 315. 2015-07-08.

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