North Creek in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
North Creek Railway Station
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 23, 2009
1. North Creek Railway Station Marker
At this site early in the morning of September 14, 1901 Theodore Roosevelt received the message that President McKinley had died in Buffalo and that he had become President of the United States.
Erected 1976 by Johnsburg Historical Society, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1847.
Location. 43° 42.17′ N, 73° 59.348′ W. Marker is in North Creek, New York, in Warren County. Marker is on Railroad Place, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted to the metal railing at the side of the railroad station platform. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Creek NY 12853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to North Creek (here, next to this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); North Creek Depot (a few steps from this marker); Adirondack Railway Company (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also
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Regarding North Creek Railway Station. Listed on the State and National Registrar, the North Creek Railroad Station Complex is located in the Hamlet of North Creek in the Town of Johnsburg, Warren County, New York. It is in the southeast portion of the Adirondack Forest Preserve with more or less rural lands to the south and east. The railroad line hugs the western shore of the Hudson River, traversing North Creek on its way to Tahawus. The station complex is at the northern end of the hamlet of North Creek on the West Bank of the Hudson.
Architecturally a fine example of the typical rural station of the period, the North Creek station has remained almost completely unaltered since the day it was built in 1874. The whole complex, consisting of the station, old station, freight house, round house, tool house, turntable and horse barn, is remarkably intact and provides an interesting record of railroad history.
Additional keywords.
via North Creek Depot Museum, unknown
2. “North Creek and the Adirondack Railroad” – a scale model by Dunham Studios
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 23, 2009
3. North Creek Railway Station Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, March 29, 2009
4. North Creek Railway Station Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 6, 2011
5. Mike Cronin's Carriage in the Collection of the Adirondack Museum
This carriage, built by the H. A. Moyer Co. of Syracuse, NY, was donated to the Adirondack Museum in 1968 by Eloise Conin Murphy. Mike Cronin was a backwoods Irishman and proprietor of the Aiden Lair Lodge in Minerva. Cronin drove Teddy Roosevelt the final distance to North Creek in this carriage early in the morning of September 14th, 1901.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 6, 2011
6. North Creek Railway Station - September 14, 1901
This diorama of the North Creek station is on display at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Mike Cronin's two horse carriage, that delivered Roosevelt to the station is in the foreground. Also next to the platform is the engine waiting to take Roosevelt on the first leg of his journey to Buffalo to be sworn in as the next President. The diorama caption says,
'North Creek Station
Theodore Roosevelt's carriage arrives and he leaps to the platform.
His secretary William Loeb gives him the telegram:
"McKinley died at 2:15 a.m. this morning" The day is September 14, 1901.'
Theodore Roosevelt's carriage arrives and he leaps to the platform.
His secretary William Loeb gives him the telegram:
"McKinley died at 2:15 a.m. this morning" The day is September 14, 1901.'
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 23, 2009
7. North Creek Railway Station
Site of the North Creek Depot Museum
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Click for more information.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, March 11, 2012
8. North Creek Railway Station & Marker
The Saratoga & North Creek Railroad runs the Gore Mountain Ski Train to the North Creek Station where a bus deliveres skiiers to the Gore Mountain base lodge. The North Creek Railway Station marker is on the railing to the left of the stairs.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2009, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on June 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6. submitted on July 24, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 8. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
