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enterprise failed because private means were inadequate, it was 

 the beginning of efforts that finally led to the construction of 

 the Erie and Champlain canals, to which our state owes so much 

 of its prosperity. 



Kail roads were also constructed at an early d-ate in this county, 

 the village of Saratoga being the terminus of the second and 

 third railroads built in the state — the Saratoga and Schenectady, 

 •and the Rensselaer and Saratoga- — -the Albany and Schenectady 

 having been built but a short time previous. 



On Mount McGregor, in the town of Moreau, stands a cottage 

 of interest as the last home of General U. S. Grant, maintained 

 in the same condition as when he occupied it. Both the Grant 

 cottage and the Saratoga Springs reservation are owned by ISTew 

 York State. 



DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY 



The early settlers were engaged chiefly in grain and stock 

 raising. In the northern- part of the county lumbering and 

 tanning were extensively carried on. ]\lolding sand of a superior 

 quality was an important article of export, largely from the 

 towns of Waterford and Clifton Park, to points along the canal 

 and the Hudson. 



Hay, which is the most important crop in the county, is 

 largely consumed on the farms. Of the cereals, corn and oats 

 are most extensively grown. Rye and buckwheat are grown to 

 some extent in all parts of the county. Dairying is a prominent 

 industry and milk is an important product, particularly in the 

 southern part. The greater part of the milk is shipped out- 

 side of the county, except in the more remote sections, where 

 butter is made. 



Commercial fruit growing is- carried on to some extent, apples 

 being the leading crop. Pears, cherries, and- plums are also pro- 

 duced. Fruit is raised in the towns of Charlton, Ballston, and 

 Clifton Park, as well as in Northumberland, Stillwater, and 

 Saratoga. In the eastern and southeastern parts of the county 

 truck gardening is carried on to a small extent, the leading crops 

 being encumbers and melons. Other important products are 

 strawberries, raspberries, and sweet corn. The mountainous por- 



