Thomas Wood
Because of its strategic location, throughout the years Saratoga has
been the site of numerous warring parties and battles, transportation
links, industrial development, agricultural pursuits, recreational
activities, and residential growth. Before it became a part of Saratoga
County in 1791, the town of Saratoga belonged to Albany County and was
much larger than its current size. Although rural in character, the town
is composed of a number of hamlets and villages that have played an
important part in Saratoga's development.
