Lake Luzerne in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Wayside Inn
Victorian Gothic built 1869-1938. Built by Col. Benjamin C. Butler. Famous guests: President U.S. Grant, Astors, Vanderbilts, Pullmans
Erected by Town of Lake Luzerne.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 43° 19.318′ N, 73° 50.307′ W. Marker is in Lake Luzerne, New York, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Mill Street and Lake Avenue (State Highway 9N), on the left when traveling east on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Luzerne NY 12846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Wood Pulp Grinder (about 400 feet away); Garnar Tannery (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary’s Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jessup's Patent (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Wilderness/ Lake Luzerne (approx. ¼ mile away); Church of Infant Jesus (approx. ¼ mile away); First Methodist (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Luzerne.
Regarding Site of Wayside Inn. This isn't the famous Benjamin F. Butler - a major general who Grant didn't particularly favor.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on October 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.