Near Hague in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Graphite
1880-1921
A mining town of 400 thrived here with homes, church, post office, school, boarding houses, bowling alley, social hall, stores, sawmill, and saloons
Erected by Hague Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 43° 45.044′ N, 73° 33.81′ W. Marker is near Hague, New York, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Graphite Mountain Road (New York State Route 8) and Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling west on Graphite Mountain Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hague NY 12836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hague Central School (approx. 3.1 miles away); Hague Heritage Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Hague Market (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Dairy Building (approx. 3.2 miles away); Garfield's Hotel & Tavern (approx. 3.3 miles away); Town of Hague Centennial (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Wreck of the Steamboat John Jay (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Working Side of Hague (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hague.
Also see . . .
1. Dixon's American Graphite Company Mine . Mine Data website entry (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Brief History of Hague. Town Historian website entry (Submitted on August 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Graphite Mine Boom Town. Timbits website entry (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
4. Pictures Of The Old Graphite Mines In Hague NY. YouTube video (1m 8s) (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.