Near Lake Placid in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York State Forest Preserve
50th & 100th Anniversary
— May 15, 1885 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2019
1. New York State Forest Preserve Marker
This tablet commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of conservation in New York State. On May 15, 1885 Governor David B. Hill signed the law establishing the Forest Preserve. The surrounding mountains, streams and woodlands have been acquired for the free use of all the people of the State and are maintained as wild forest land for the enjoyment of future generations.
(100th Anniversary • 1885-1985)
This tablet commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of New York State’s Forest Preserve. The surrounding mountains, streams and woodlands remain a legacy from the past protected by the Constitution of New York State. They represent a heritage for future generations.
Erected 1935 by Conservation Department State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1885.
Location. 44° 18.637′ N, 73° 54.943′ W. Marker is near Lake Placid, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on Wilmington Road (New York State Route 86) one mile north of River Road (County Route 21), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in a pull-out on the west side of the highway. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry J. Kaiser (approx. 3.7 miles away); Sonja Henie Ice Fountain (approx. 3.9 miles away); New York World War Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 3.9 miles away); The XIII Winter Olympic Games (approx. 4.1 miles away); Here Lies Buried John Brown (approx. 4.9 miles away); John Brown (approx. 5 miles away); Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Wilmington Bridge (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Placid.
Also see . . . New York's Forest Preserve. Protected as "forever wild" by Article XIV of the New York State Constitution, New York's Forest Preserve lands range from remote backcountry to DEC-operated campgrounds, and have exceptional scenic, recreational, and ecological value. (Submitted on April 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2019
2. New York State Forest Preserve Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2019
3. New York State Forest Preserve Marker
(right tablet) 50th Anniversary • 1935
Photographed By Jean King
4. New York State Forest Preserve Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on September 30, 2021, by Jean King of Huntington Station, New York.
