Clarke Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clarke Point |
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 Location in New York Adirondack Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | North of Cooperstown, New York |
| Coordinates | 42°47′29″N 74°52′45″W / 42.79139°N 74.87917°W |
| Offshore water bodies | Otsego Lake |
| Elevation | 1,191 feet (363 m) |
| Topo map | Richfield Springs |
Clarke Point, also known as Shad Cam, is a piece of land that sticks out into Otsego Lake. It is like a small peninsula. You can find it in Otsego County, in the state of New York.
This point is located in the town of Springfield. It is north of the village of Cooperstown. It is also south of the hamlet of Springfield Center. Clarke Point forms the southern tip of Mount Wellington. It also marks the northern edge of Hyde Bay. You can reach Clarke Point by visiting Hyde Hall or by boat.
How it Got its Name
The name Shad Cam has an interesting story. The Cooper Family, who lived nearby, gave it this name. It was named after a Scottish fisherman. He once told the Coopers, "Why, boys, in those days the shad came up to that point." Shad are a type of fish. So, the name tells us that these fish used to swim all the way to this point in the lake.
