Birthplace of American Union
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- Near here, Benjamin Franklin presented the 1st formal plan of national union in 1754
- 9.2 mi off the Mohawk Towpath BywayNational
- 10.4 mi off the Lakes to Locks PassageNational
- 14.7 mi off the Revolutionary Trail
- 21.0 mi off the Route 20 Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Mohawk River view · 11 mi
- Lock 7 Dam · 12 mi
- Williamstown view · 27 mi
- The Hopper · 29 mi
The recorded facing catches the sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:59 | 18:30 | 19:07 |
| June solstice | 05:18 | 19:54 | 20:37 |
| September equinox | 06:43 | 18:17 | 18:54 |
| December solstice | 07:23 | 15:39 | 16:25 |
Local time (America/New_York).
42.64829, -73.75043
Elevation 6 m (modelled from terrain)