Near Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Adirondacks
Historic New York
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 6, 2011
1. The Adirondacks Marker
The Adirondacks
Iroquois Indians derisively gave the name Adirondack (meaning "tree-eater") to some of the Algonkians, their enemies. Used as Indian hunting territory, the vast wilderness was not penetrated by white men until the late 18th century. Mining began at the end of that century, and Adirondack mines have yielded such ores as iron, zinc, titanium, talc and garnet. The great wealth of Adirondack forests supplied demands for timber in the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th. Alarmed over the denuding of this natural treasure, New York set up the Forest Preserve in 1885. The Adirondack Park now consists of more than two million State-owned acres.
Railroad construction after 1871 turned remote forest retreats into popular summer resorts. The opening of automobile highways in the 20th century made the area accessible for all to enjoy the rugged beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.
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Erected 1967 by New York State Education Department & Department of Public Works.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list.
Location. 43° 50.725′ N, 74° 24.37′ W. Marker is near Blue Mountain Lake, New York, in Hamilton County. Marker is on New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in a road side rest area, opposite Lake Durant, with the text side facing the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blue Mountain Lake NY 12812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Durant (here, next to this marker); Fire Tower (approx. 2.1 miles away); Pioneer Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); Indian Lake World War Honor Roll (approx. 8 miles away).
Additional keywords. Boy Scouts Troop 51 Sailboats More Gore Boating Blue Mountain Lake Lac Du Saint Sacrament Lac Du Saint Sacrement Adirondac Ski
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 6, 2011
2. The Adirondacks Marker, Lake Durant Across the Road
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 7, 2010
3. The Adirondacks - The Sacandaga River
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 23, 2009
4. The Adirondacks - Ski Lift At Gore Mountain
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 8, 2010
5. The Adirondacks - Marina on the Great Sacandaga Lake
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 7, 2009
6. The Adirondacks - Snowshoeing at Woodworth Lake
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 17, 2011
7. The Adirondacks - Boating on Lake George
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 12, 2011
8. The Adirondacks - Lake Placid from Whiteface Mountain
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 6, 2011
9. The Adirondacks - Blue Mountain Lake
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 8. submitted on August 16, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 9. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
