North Creek in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Theodore Roosevelt

Family Man - Conservationist

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, March 13, 2011

1. Theodore Roosevelt Marker

Inscription. Family Man
Roosevelt said his father was the greatest man he ever knew, and he was instrumental in building up young "Teedie" from a sickly child into the robust man. Roosevelt's devotion to his family was a sustaining force throughout his life. Sagamore Hill, the family's Oyster Bay home, was a lively hub of love, laughter and learning.

Conservationist
Roosevelt was an avid naturalist, prolific writer, world traveler and intrepid explorer. His first publishing effort, as a teenager in 1877, was a pamphlet entitled "Birds of the Adirondacks in Franklin County." Roosevelt authored more than 35 books on a variety of topics. He led expeditions to Africa and South America for the Smithsonian Institution and American Museum of Natural History. He protected some of our most important scenic and natural treasures. As Governor, he helped preserve the Palisades escarpment by creating the interstate park. As President, he established the United States Forest Service (1905), the National Monuments Act (1906), and created 5 national parks, 18 national monuments, 150 national forest, 4 national game preserves and 51 national bird sanctuaries.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 43° 42.177′ N, 73° 59.357′ W. Marker is in North Creek, New York, in Warren County. It can be reached from Railroad Place, on the right when traveling north. Marker is near the top of the steps at the North Creek railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Creek NY 12853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); North Creek Railway Station (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to North Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); North Creek Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Adirondack Railway Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton Mines (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Creek.

Also see . . . The Conservationist.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, March 13, 2011

2. Theodore Roosevelt Marker

This Roosevelt Marker is near the top of the stairs. It is one side of a 4-panel kiosk. Each of the 4 sides is different. The panel shown above faces to the left (north) in this photo.

Theodore Roosevelt Association website entry (Submitted on February 25, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 735 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.