Queensbury in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Five Mile Run
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
1. Five Mile Run Marker
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 43° 21′ N, 73° 41.567′ W. Marker is in Queensbury, New York, in Warren County. It is on Lake George Road (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the west side of the road, in front of the parking lot for Great Escape Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Queensbury NY 12804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: This is "Porcellino" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Comet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Believe It! The Comet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blind Rock (approx. 1.3 miles away); French Mtn. Hamlet (approx. 1.4 miles away); Military Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Col. Williams Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); Colonel Ephraim Williams, Jr. (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queensbury.
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Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
2. Five Mile Run Marker
From east side of highway looking south.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
3. Five Mile Run Marker
From east side of highway looking north.
4. Five Mile Run Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. This page has been viewed 1,951 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. 4. submitted on July 27, 2023. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
