Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newcomb, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newcomb, New York

1 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Camp Santanoni — And the Santanoni Preserve —

On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive.

From 1893 to 1953, this 12,900-acre preserve was the vacation home of the Robert C. Pruyn family. Around the turn of the century, many families built elegant summer retreats, or “Great Camps,” like this one, in the Adirondacks. . . . — — Map (db m147498) HM

2 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — History and Culture

On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive. Reported missing.

The town of Newcomb, in the geographical center of the Adirondack Park, was originally a part of the hunting grounds of the Iroquois and Algonquins. The first permanent European settlers arrived in 1816. Prominent among the earliest citizens were . . . — — Map (db m147513) HM

3 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Newcomb Campus — State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry —

On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive.

ESF's Newcomb Campus attracts researchers, educators and classes from throughout the world, providing a platform for research, teaching and outreach on the natural and cultural systems of the Northern Forest, which stretches from N.Y.'s Tug Hill . . . — — Map (db m147497) HM

4 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Newcomb Vietnam Memorial —

On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the right when traveling north on Santanoni Drive.

left plaque In memory of over 58,000 members of the armed forces killed in Vietnam center plaque In Tribute To The Men From Newcomb Who Served In The Armed Forces In Vietnam Robert Dubay • Bruce Friend • . . . — — Map (db m147334) WM

5 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Rist Mountain — Edward D. Rist — “Mr. Adirondacks” —

On Overlook Lane at Santanoni Drive, on the right when traveling west on Overlook Lane.

Rist Mountain In memory of Ernest D. Rist "Mr. Adirondacks" Born 1894 – Died 1959 Newcomb Town Supervisor 1941 - 1959 Rist Mountain was named by the State of New York to commemorate Ernie's extensive conservation work and his . . . — — Map (db m147355) HM

6 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — The Roosevelt-Marcy Memorial Highway — Historic New York —

On Roosevelt-Marcy Highway (New York State Route 28N) at Blue Ridge Road (County Route 84), on the left when traveling east on Roosevelt-Marcy Highway.

On September 6. 1901. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was vacationing in the Town of Newcomb when he was informed of an attempt on the life of President William McKinley. The President had been shot while receiving visitors at the . . . — — Map (db m147316) HM

7 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Theodore Roosevelt — Became President of the United States Near this Point —

On New York State Route 28N, 1.2 miles south of Tahawus Road (County Route 25), on the left when traveling south.

Near this point while driving hastily from Tahawus Club to North Creek at 2:15 A.M. Sept 14 1901 Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States as William McKinley expired in Buffalo Relay Drivers David Hunter • Upper Works to Lower . . . — — Map (db m137860) HM

8 ► New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Theodore Roosevelt —

On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive.

Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States while in Newcomb during the early morning hours of September 12th, 1901. Earlier in the day he was descending from Mount Marcy when a guide reached him with information that President McKinley . . . — — Map (db m147527) HM

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