Hague in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Garfield's Hotel & Tavern
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2013
1. Garfield's Hotel & Tavern Marker
Site Of
Garfield's Hotel & Tavern
One of the earliest stopping places on Lake George. Other hotels on this site were Arthur's Phoenix, and Beachside with the Cave Bar. The original owner was Nathaniel Garfield, a Revolutionary War soldier. The Garfields were political leaders in Hague. The family plot is in the Hague Heritage Cemetery.
Hague Historical Society
Erected 2012 by Hague Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 43° 44.69′ N, 73° 29.936′ W. Marker is in Hague, New York, in Warren County. Marker is on Lake Shore Drive (New York State Route 9N), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hague NY 12836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Hague Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wreck of the Steamboat John Jay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Working Side of Hague (within shouting distance of this marker); Legendary Rocks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dairy Building
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More about this marker. On Sunday, May 27, 2012 the Hague Historical Society hosted a small dedication ceremony for the roadside marker commemorating the site of Garfield’s, the Phoenix Hotel, the Beachside and the Cave.
Also see . . . History of Warren County, H. P. Smith. Internet Archive website entry:
Chapter XXXI: History of the Town of Hague (Submitted on February 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2013
2. Garfield's Hotel & Tavern Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2013
3. Garfield's Hotel & Tavern Marker
The marker is on the west side of Route 9N across the road from the Hague Town Park Visitor Center, to the right of the large truck in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
