Wilton in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grant Cottage
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2012
1. Grant Cottage Marker
on Mount McGregor.
Splendid panorama known
as “Grant’s Last View”.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places.
Location. 43° 10.766′ N, 73° 44.798′ W. Marker is in Wilton, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Saratoga Road (U.S. 9) and Corinth Mountain Road (County Route 101), on the right when traveling south on Saratoga Road. Marker is at the northwest corner of the intersection. 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 (about 600 feet 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. 1½ miles away); A Feat of Engineering (approx. 1½ miles away); Grant’s Last Trip to the Eastern Outlook
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 Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2012
2. Grant Cottage Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2012
3. Marker on Route 9
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2012
4. Grant Cottage
Ulysses S. Grant died in this cottage on July 23, 1885. It is located atop Mt. McGregor, about 1½ miles north of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2012
5. Grant’s Last View
President Grant had his last view of the valley from this spot on July 20, 1885, a few days before his death.
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 417 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
