Near Saint Regis Falls in Franklin County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forest Fire
1885 - 1935
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 7, 2020
1. Forest Fire Marker
Fires. The first in May 1903 burned 10,000 acres from Daniels to Rice Mts. Prevent Forest Fires.
Erected by State Education and Conservation Departments.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1903.
Location. 44° 34.381′ N, 74° 19.898′ W. Marker is near Saint Regis Falls, New York, in Franklin County. It is on Santa Clara Road (New York State Route 458) 4 miles north of Route 30, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Regis Falls NY 12980, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. 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 4 other markers are
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Teddy Roosevelt's Journal Walk (was approx. 9.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. The Adirondacks are Burning: A Brief History of Forest Fires. Adirondack Experience website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. The Great Fire of 1903. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Eastern forest fires. Saranac Wiki website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 7, 2020
2. Forest Fire Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
