Saranac Lake in Franklin County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wilderness Lady

Photographed By Yugoboy, June 29, 2012

1. Wilderness Lady Marker

Inscription.
Martha Reben
1911-1964
Her life here and her books about the Adirondacks inspired many.

Erected 1998 by George Pataki.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Environment • Women.

Location. 44° 19.46′ N, 74° 7.639′ W. Marker is in Saranac Lake, New York, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of River Street and Church Street on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saranac Lake NY 12983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Saranac Lake WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Making History in Saranac Lake (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trudeau Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Hotel Saranac (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Making History in Saranac Lake (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Making History in Saranac Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Making History in Saranac Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Union Depot (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saranac Lake.

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Given the date and the logo at the top of the marker, this marker was probably placed as part of New York's celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention

Also see . . . Martha Reben. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Martha Reben

Historic Saranac Lake Wiki website entry
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Wilderness Lady Marker as seen facing East on River St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy

3. Wilderness Lady Marker as seen facing East on River St.

Wilderness Lady Marker as seen facing West on River St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, June 29, 2012

4. Wilderness Lady Marker as seen facing West on River St.

Wilderness Lady Marker as seen from Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, June 29, 2012

5. Wilderness Lady Marker as seen from Church Street

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 12, 2018

6. Wilderness Lady Marker

The marker is to the right of the Lake Placid / Tupper Lake sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. 2. submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. 6. submitted on December 4, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.