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. Marker 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. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 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);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcomb Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roosevelt-Marcy Memorial Highway (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 3.1 miles away); “New” McIntyre Furnace (approx. 8.7 miles away); Making Bricks (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcomb.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020

2. Rist Mountain Marker

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 271 times since then and 33 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.