Near Newcomb in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pendleton

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 12, 2026

1. Pendleton Marker

Inscription. Nathaniel Pendleton, Rev. War veteran & Dutchess Co. judge, purchased 5,000 acres in 1808. Built mills here on Rich Lake and sold lots to farmers.

Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 710.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 43° 58.195′ N, 74° 12.902′ W. Marker is near Newcomb, New York, in Essex County. It is on New York State Route 28N 2.6 miles west of Newcomb Lake Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcomb NY 12852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

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

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of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Gate Lodge (approx. 2.6 miles away); Santanoni Preserve (approx. 2.6 miles away); Welcome to Camp Santanoni & The Santanoni Preserve (approx. 2.6 miles away); Heart of the Park (approx. 5.6 miles away); Heart Of The Park (approx. 5.6 miles away); Rist Mountain (approx. 5.6 miles away); Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 5.6 miles away); Newcomb Campus (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcomb.

Another marker is no longer nearby. History and Culture (was approx. 5.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 12, 2026

2. Pendleton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.