Troy, New York: Hometown of Uncle Sam
- Address:
- Broadway, Troy, NY
- Directions:
- Map point is for downtown's Monument Square. Uncle Sam sites range outward from this spot, although the impressive monument has nothing to do with Sam.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Hometown of Uncle Sam
Patriotic icon of America on the march, Uncle Sam was based on a real guy from the early 19th century. His hometown has tributes and landmarks.
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