Newcomb in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt
State Route 28N largely follows the route taken by Roosevelt in a series of three horse-drawn wagons and carriages. McKinley died while Roosevelt was en route and still within the Town of Newcomb borders, making Newcomb one of the only places in the United States where a man has become President outside of Washington D.C. Others include New York City, where George Washington was inaugurated on April 30th, 1789, and Dallas, Texas, where Lyndon Johnson was inaugurated on November 17th, 1963, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley , the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1901.
Location. 43° 57.442′ N, 74° 6.242′ W. Marker is in Newcomb, New York, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Santanoni Drive and New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive. Marker is mounted at the southeast corner of the Newcomb interpretive kiosk at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Santanoni Drive, 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. Camp Santanoni (here, next to this marker); Newcomb Campus (here, next to this marker); Newcomb Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Rist Mountain (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.
Regarding Theodore Roosevelt. Lyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated following the death of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 - not on November 17th as shown on this panel.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Newcomb, New York
Also see . . . Tahawus: A Ghost Town In The Adirondacks. Although it was twice 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 April 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.