Near Newcomb in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Theodore Roosevelt

Became President of the United States Near this Point

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2019

1. Theodore Roosevelt Marker

Inscription. Near this point
while driving hastily from Tahawus Club
to North Creek at 2:15 A.M. Sept 14 1901
Theodore Roosevelt
became President of the United States
as William McKinley expired in Buffalo
Relay Drivers
David Hunter • Upper Works to Lower Works
Orrin Kellogg • Lower Works to Aiden Lair
Michael Cronin • Aiden Lair to North Creek

Erected 1908
and presented to the Town of Newcomb
by H. V. Radford

Erected 1908 by H.V. Radford.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1901.

Location. 43° 56.36′ N, 74° 2.868′ W. Marker is near Newcomb, New York, in Essex County. It is on New York State Route 28N 1.2 miles south of Tahawus Road (County Route 25), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in a pull-out on the east side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcomb NY 12852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Roosevelt-Marcy Memorial Highway (approx. 1.2 miles away); Newcomb Vietnam Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 3.1 miles away); Camp Santanoni (approx. 3.1 miles away); Newcomb Campus (approx. 3.1 miles away); Heart Of The Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); Heart of the Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); Rist Mountain (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcomb.

Another marker is no longer nearby. History and Culture (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Teddy Roosevelt’s Unexpected Path to the White House.

Theodore Roosevelt Marker<br>(<i>wide view from New York Route 28N</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2019

2. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
(wide view from New York Route 28N)

On September 6, 1901, a deranged anarchist named Leon Czolgosz shot McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley died eight days later, and Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th president. (Submitted on August 13, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Tahawus: A Ghost Town In The Adirondacks. Although it is abandoned, Tahawus holds an important place in U.S. History. The most well-preserved building in the village - McNaughton Cottage - is where Theodore Roosevelt was staying in 1901 when he received word of President McKinley's assassination and deteriorating condition. He made his famous midnight ride from Tahawus to Buffalo to take over for McKinley. (Submitted on August 13, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.