Oldest house in Horicon. Once owned by Edwin Bush, Superintendent of Tannery. Hides were tanned into leather using hemlock bark. — — Map (db m140058) HM
The first church in Thurman was
built by the Athol Presbyterian
Society on this site in 1806. It
served its purpose until 1848. — — Map (db m246373) HM
Front Face:
In Honor Of
Men And Women Who Served
In The Military Of The
United States Of America
In War And Peace
Dedicated In The Town Of Thurman
In The Year Of 2001
Rear Face:
All Veterans
Who . . . — — Map (db m150303) WM
Stanza Three of “The Charge of the Light Brigade”
Written in 1854
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thunder’d;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode . . . — — Map (db m148264) WM
The Battlefield Marker was used as both a support for blood plasma, and as a marker of the body of a fallen soldier when his steel helmet was placed on top of it. In the position depicted here, it was easily located by graves registration when they . . . — — Map (db m148267) WM
The barrel and the firing mechanism of this 4.7 inch cannon were made at the Northwestern Ordnance Company, while the carriage was made at Rock Island Arsenal. According to the records at the Watervliet Arsenal, only 93 cannons of this type were . . . — — Map (db m168245) WM
The DOUGHBOY portrays the typical World War I infantryman in battle in Europe, charging forward toward the enemy in the erect “over the top” position used at the time. The expression “Doughboy” came from the tunic buttons . . . — — Map (db m148266) WM
On Green Island – Opened 1930
National Register of Historic Places
(First Hotel – 1883 to 1893)
(Second Hotel – 1894 to 1914)
(Sagamore Club - 1923 to 1929)
Historical Society of the Town of Bolton
— — Map (db m148263) HM
The statue of THE SCOUT portrays the typical World War II and Korean War era Staff Sergeant attired in full battle gear of the time. He is seen here carrying a .45 caliber Thompson sub-machine gun that used the same ammunition as his sidearm, a . . . — — Map (db m148268) WM
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m9798) HM
This is the site of the Sherman Lime Company kilns that began operating in 1832. Burning the lime in Glens Falls dates back to 1820, however lime was not shipped out of the Glens Falls region until the completion of the Feeder Canal, which enabled . . . — — Map (db m185976) HM
From this location
“The Spirit of Glens Falls”
Hot air balloon
Made its maiden flight
July 4, 1977
At 7:14 P.M.
Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee
Glens Falls, New York — — Map (db m148130) HM
Today,City Park serves as a hub for recreation and
relaxation for residents and visitors to Glens Falls. The
park also plays host to several annual events, concerts,
and weddings. Historically, the area now known as City
Park was once a bustling . . . — — Map (db m138815) HM
Cooper’s Cave is a natural chamber in a small unnamed limestone island at the bottom of Glen’s Falls. The cave is open at both ends, and, as the water rises below the falls, it flows through Cooper’s Cave from the channel on the north side of the . . . — — Map (db m148661) HM
Architect Ralph Adams Cram
Completed June 9, 1929
This property has been place on
The National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m148204) HM
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of . . . — — Map (db m56840) HM
September 11th, 2001
Steel as recovered from World Trade Center
Courtesy of Port Authority of NY/NJ
Shankensville, Pa.
44
United 93
10:03
World Trade Center
2750
United 175
9:03
American 11
8:46
Pentagon
189 . . . — — Map (db m148126) WM
Where the Hudson River runs eastward before turning south is a series of falls, an obstacle to navigation but also a source of power. These lay athwart the north-south trail between Albany and Montreal. The Queensbury Patent of 23,000 . . . — — Map (db m56852) HM
Glens Falls
Although the founding fathers laid out Glen Falls a half mile to the north, their new village flourished at the foot of the hill. Abraham Wing built the first commercial enterprise in 1765, a combination tavern, inn, and store on . . . — — Map (db m148702) HM
The Global War on Terrorism Monument honors the military service members who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families who supported them.
Their sacrifice will forever be remembered. — — Map (db m148686) WM
Born in 1821 into a poor family on the east side of Lake George, Henry Crandall went on to make a fortune as a lumberman. He retired at age 59 and until his death in 1913 he gave generously of his money. Legend has it that Henry Crandall was . . . — — Map (db m148783) HM
In 1892, local philanthropist and respected businessman Henry Crandall offered to fund a public library in Glens Falls. Crandell approached Superintendent of Glens Falls City Schools, Dr. Sherman Williams, and donated $2,500 to provide furniture . . . — — Map (db m172478) HM
One of the most decisive battles in world history ended with the surrender near here of the British army invading from Canada under General “Gentleman Johnny” Burgoyne in 1777. The defeat ended a summer-long campaign by over 7,000 British, Hessian . . . — — Map (db m56850) HM
In 1860, Zopher and Catherine DeLong moved to Glens Falls from the Saratoga County town of Day where Zopher had been a farmer, lumberman and proprietor of a general store. They purchased this Glen Street property, with its simple wooden house built . . . — — Map (db m147865) HM
One of America’s great and influential artists of the Twentieth Century, Weber Furlong was among the first to champion the modern art movement. The final years of her life were spent in Glens Falls, where she lived and taught near this site at her . . . — — Map (db m148128) HM
In 1757, some 350 NJ Provincials, paddling from Fort William Henry, were ambushed near this site by Native Americans and Canadians, suffering 70% casualties. In 1758, General Abercrombie camped here with 15,000 men. Both generals were on their way . . . — — Map (db m126226) HM
1810
Site Of
Garfield's Hotel & Tavern
One of the earliest stopping places on Lake George. Other hotels on this site were Arthur's Phoenix, and Beachside with the Cave Bar. The original owner was
Nathaniel Garfield, a Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m66544) HM
A mining town of 400 thrived
here with homes, church, post
office, school, boarding houses,
bowling alley, social hall,
stores, sawmill, and saloons — — Map (db m200395) HM
Located on this site 1927-1979.
Replaced many rural schools &
graduated some 400 students.
It was a hub for community
events during this period. — — Map (db m200393) HM
Burial ground for many original Hague settlers and numerous Revolutionary and Civil War veterans. Also known as “The Old Hague Cemetery.” — — Map (db m126222) HM
Legendary Rocks
Hague lays claim to some of the most legendary rocks on Lake George. Deer's Leap, several miles to the south on Tongue Mountain gets its name from the wvay hunters would run deer off the cliff with dogs. A more colorful . . . — — Map (db m180282) HM
Site of the 1000 acre farm owned by Theodore and Helene Meyer 1884-1925.
Site of Civilian Conservation Corps S-32 Camp and Plantations 1933-1947.
In memory of the Alma Farm and those who loved it.
Placed by Historical Society of Bolton and . . . — — Map (db m202789) HM
1918 Smith Sexton bought this building, a barn, from Louis Burgess. Smith and his wife turned the upstairs into a living space where they spent the winters; in the summers they
ran the Uncas Hotel (now the Northern Lake George Resort). A . . . — — Map (db m180218) HM
1901 This building was built by Ellis Bolton, the Hague Town Supervisor. Bolton partnered with Melvin Barton and shortly thereafter John Keenan. It seems that Bolton was a silent partner because the store operated under the name of Barton and . . . — — Map (db m180210) HM
Before summer vacations brought bathers to Lake George beaches, lumbering and mining formed the business base of Hague. The hamlet of Graphite, located on the mountain west of Hague started in the lumbering era, then quickly grew when Joseph . . . — — Map (db m180292) HM
Tourists and visitors to the Lake George area relied on steamboats to get to Hague from
Ticonderoga or Caldwell. The journey was always
relaxing and enjoyable, until the evening of July 29, 1856, when the John Jay left Cook's Landing at . . . — — Map (db m180327) HM
In memory of Cpl. Charles D. Ross Killed in action in the Korean War August 8, 1951 United States Army Seventh Cavalry Regiment Company M Third Battalion Awarded the Purple Heart Born February 16, 1930 Wevertown, New York Member of . . . — — Map (db m138534) WM
Childhood Home Near this Site
Matthew Brady was born of Irish immigrant parents and grew up here in Johnsburg off what is today called Pasco Road. Some records suggest that he was actually born here. Youngest of three children, his father was . . . — — Map (db m137822) HM
Comprising six million acres, the Adirondack Park contains the largest wilderness area in the eastern United States. It is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park and larger than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a state park, . . . — — Map (db m138530) HM
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) took place in the North American
colonies as a part of the worldwide seven year's war between Britain and
France. During the conflict, various Native American nations allied with one
side or the other in an . . . — — Map (db m269204) HM
At a junction along one of the most historic water routes in America, connecting the Hudson River to Lake Champlain, this site witnessed military engagements during both the French and Indian War (1755-1763) and the American Revolution (1775-1783). . . . — — Map (db m16115) HM
Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)
They lived on this hill and created art reflecting their love of Lake George. — — Map (db m130051) HM
Right of Monument: Defeat would have opened the road to Albany to the French Back of Monument: 1903 The Society of Colonial Wars erected this monument to commemorate the victory of the colonial forces under General William Johnson and their . . . — — Map (db m9410) HM
Dedicated to the soldiers of Col. Ephraim Williams's detachment and their Mohawk allies who died September 8, 1755 during this engagement when ambushed by French forces approximately 2 miles south of this site on the Old Military Road. Among the . . . — — Map (db m138549) WM
Here Sept. 8, 1755 (Battle of Lake George) the colonial forces under Lieut. Col. Cole checked the hitherto successful advance of Baron Dieskau and his allies, changing the English rout into ultimate victory. Here likewise on the evening of the same . . . — — Map (db m17376) HM
Charles R. Bishop (1822-1915) considered one of Hawaii's greatest benefactors. Married Princess Bernice Pauahi. Buried Hawaiian Royal Tomb. — — Map (db m97068) HM
This Building is a Replica of
Colchester Reef Light House
The original lighthouse was built on Lake
Champlain in 1871 and is now on display
at the Shelbourne Museum, Shelbourne VT.
Original design 1871 Albert Dow
National Contest . . . — — Map (db m269188) HM
On this site in 1755, Colonel Ephraim Williams, Jr. was buried after his death in the battle called "Bloody Morning Scout," a skirmish that opened the Battle of Lake George. Ephraim Williams, Jr. is best known as the Founder of Williams College, a . . . — — Map (db m17329) HM
Numerous vessels plied the waters of the lake during the French and Indian War (1755-1763) and the American Revolution (1775-1783). Many of the smaller vessels were constructed elsewhere, while others were constructed at the south end of Lake George . . . — — Map (db m16114) HM
The arrival of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Lake George in 1882 had a significant impact on life in the region. Early vacationers often arrived in rail cars direct from New York City and Albany. While the rich and famous relaxed at lakeside . . . — — Map (db m16118) HM
We hear from the misty troubled shore the voice of those gone before drawing the soul to it's anchorage Bret Harte This memorial is dedicated to the twenty men and women who tragically perished when the Ethan Allen tour boat . . . — — Map (db m18434) HM
In the State Park to the left are the ruins of old Fort George. About here in 1755 the French under Baron Dieskau were defeated by the British Colonials under Sir William Johnson. — — Map (db m9413) HM
A 19th century community with
the Halfway House, Brown's store
plank road tollgate, School #14,
sawmill, tannery, race track,
Post Office and 14 residences. — — Map (db m18468) HM
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m9795) HM
Through this place passed
Gen. Henry Knox
in the winter of 1775-1776
to deliver to
Gen. George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga
used to force the British
Army to evacuate Boston
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m18647) HM
Lake George played an important role throughout the American Revolution as a transportation route, staging area and outpost. In December 1775, as some American troops were ferried north during their abortive invasion of Canada, Colonel Henry Knox’s . . . — — Map (db m16111) HM
Lake George Region Veterans Memorial Honoring all veterans who served our country in war and peace All gave some Some gave all Their sacrifice Our gratitude — — Map (db m138552) WM
Honoring Veterans of All Wars
The veterans on this Honor Roll have had substantial ties to the Residency and Service to the Lake George Community.
Legend of Periods of Military Service
0 – Civil War
1 – World War 1
2 – . . . — — Map (db m148262) WM
Luxurious hotel built on this site in 1832, torn down in 1904 and site dedicated as Shepard Park in 1917
Village of Lake George — — Map (db m148261) HM
Into the Mountains
Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains are the setting for James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
In the book, the villain Magua, captures Cora and Alice Monro during the 1757 massacre at Fort . . . — — Map (db m269211) HM
A Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers --------------- who fell September 8, 1755 on the Bloody Morning Scout led by Col. Ephraim Williams and King Hendrick against the French and Indians under Baron Dieskau. The remains were disinterred in building a . . . — — Map (db m9049) HM
During the French and Indian War, British and Procincial troops used a dock near here for loading soldiers, artillery, and supplies. — — Map (db m9424) HM
This was the flagstaff bastion. During the early days of the bombardment, a French projectile severed a pulley on one of the poles, causing the English flag to fall. One of the carpenters rushed to repair the damage, but as he climbed the pole, had . . . — — Map (db m15801) HM
This bastion suffered the heaviest damage from Montcalm’s artillery. Here a howitzer shell landed on an ammunition box killing or wounding 16, including a "provincial Officer who was never heard of but part of his coat was found." Each night the . . . — — Map (db m15802) HM
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This vessel possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Built by British and provincial forces in 1758, the seven-gun, 26-oar French and Indian War . . . — — Map (db m16116) HM
This plaque commemorates the memory of those officers, N.C.O.s and men of the 35th Regiment of Foot (now the Royal Sussex Regiment), their wives and families who lost their lives during the defence of Fort William Henry, and the subsequent massacre . . . — — Map (db m9043) HM
The original entrance to the fort was under this bastion. A road led to it from the vicinity of the old Railroad Station and Steamboat dock. About a quarter mile away, the rising hill of tall pines marks the site of the Battle of Lake George. This . . . — — Map (db m15806) HM
You are looking at the general area of the cemetery which encompassed most of the parking area and extended across Canada Street. Many soldiers died from wounds inflicted during battle, but most deaths were related to infection and disease. In 1842, . . . — — Map (db m15805) HM
In 1759, while Colonel Montresor constructed Fort George out of limestone, a star-shaped stockaded fort was built closer to Lake George by Major General Jeffery Amherst’s army. This British complex encompassed an officers’ barracks, a soldiers’ . . . — — Map (db m16113) HM
Offshore lies D & H “Marine Track” 5-15 ft of water. Operated from 1910-1950. Boats launched off railcars. 205 ft of spur survives. — — Map (db m16117) HM
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