Wilton in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grant Cottage
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Grant Cottage Marker
to house on
Mount McGregor where
Ulysses S. Grant
died July 23, 1885
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1885.
Location. 43° 10.72′ N, 73° 44.815′ W. Marker is in Wilton, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Saratoga Road (U.S. 9) and Ballard Road (County Route 33), on the right when traveling north on Saratoga Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gansevoort NY 12831, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Grant Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Grant Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Orra Phelps (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Grant Cottage (approx. 1.1 miles away); Grant’s Last View of the Valley (approx. 1˝ miles away); Grant’s Last Trip to the Eastern Outlook
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Grant Cottage Marker
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Ulysses S. Grant. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark. Website homepage (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Scott Sather, October 28, 2009
3. Grant Cottage Marker
Photographed By Scott Sather, October 28, 2009
4. Grant Cottage Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
5. Marker on Route 9
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
6. Grant Cottage
The cottage where Grant died is located about 1½ miles north of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
7. Grant Cottage Death Room
Ulysses S. Grant died in this bed in the cottage atop Mt. McGregor.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2014
8. Funeral of Ulysses S. Grant
Frederick Grant speaks at his father's funeral at the cottage on Mt. McGregor as his daughter Julia and mother look on.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2016, by Scott Sather of Salem, Oregon. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on July 23, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
