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

Rist Mountain

Edward D. Rist

— “Mr. Adirondacks” —

Rist Mountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020

1. Rist Mountain Marker

Inscription. Rist Mountain
In memory of
Ernest D. Rist
"Mr. Adirondacks"
Born 1894 – Died 1959
Newcomb Town Supervisor 1941 - 1959

Rist Mountain was named by the State of New York to commemorate Ernie's extensive conservation work and his efforts in a bipartisan way in establishing Rt. 28N as the Roosevelt- Marcy Memorial Highway. He was instrumental in getting legislation passed to allow the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to pass thru the forest preserve and in having the state campsites built on Lake Harris, Newcomb, NY.

Ernie was one of the founders of the Adirondack Park Association now known as ANCA (Adirondack North Country Association).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 43° 57.468′ N, 74° 6.251′ W. Marker is in Newcomb, New York, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Overlook Lane and Santanoni Drive, on the right when traveling west on Overlook Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcomb NY 12852, United States of America.

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Regionally, 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: Newcomb Campus (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Santanoni (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcomb Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Heart of the Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heart Of The Park (about 300 feet away); The Roosevelt-Marcy Memorial Highway (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcomb.

Another marker is

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020

2. Rist Mountain Marker

no longer nearby. History and Culture (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Looking at Rist Mountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

3. Looking at Rist Mountain

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.