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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Warren County, New York
Adjacent to Warren County, New York
▶ Essex County (186) ▶ Hamilton County (14) ▶ Saratoga County (459) ▶ Washington County (149)
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| | Oldest house in Horicon. Once owned by Edwin Bush, Superintendent of Tannery. Hides were tanned into leather using hemlock bark. — — Map (db m140058) 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 Ordinance 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 m148265) 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 |
| | Bolton's first hamlet. First post office (1816), general store, tannery blacksmith shop, gristmill & residences — — Map (db m130054) 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 |
| | Owner and driver of El Lagarto
72 mph, fastest boat in the world
Gold Cup racing champion
1933, 1934, 1935 — — Map (db m18432) HM |
| | International opera diva Marcella Sembrich summered & taught here in her studio 1924 to 1935 — — Map (db m18428) HM |
| | Millionaire's Row mansion of Dr. William Gerard Beckers. Invented chemical fabric dyes. Sold to Harry K. Thaw in 1943. — — Map (db m18427) HM |
| | Built in 1865 on this Site by Jud Barton. Operated by Jud and his Sons Until 1937. Powered by Water from Outlet of Mill Pond. — — Map (db m77378) HM |
| |
The buildings in this
district were listed
in the
National Register
of
Historic Places
in 1977 — — Map (db m115213) HM |
| |
The buildings in this
district were listed
in the
National Register
of
Historic Places
in 1977 — — Map (db m115199) HM |
| |
The buildings in this
district were listed
in the
National Register
of
Historic Places
in 1977 — — Map (db m115216) HM |
| |
This plaque is dedicated
to those men and women
who served their country in a time of need
in all wars and conflicts — — Map (db m115198) WM |
| | 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 |
| | 1895
National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m148660) 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 |
| | Lists the names and units for soldiers from the area who died in the Civil War. — — Map (db m148606) 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 |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m148127) WM |
| | 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) HM |
| | Born in 1821 into a poor family on the east side of Lake George, Henry Crandell 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 Crandell was . . . — — Map (db m148783) HM |
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In 1892, local philanthropist and respected businessman Henry Crandell 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 m147819) HM |
| | Korean War
1950 - 1953 — — Map (db m148687) WM |
| | To those who served
in our nation's wars
through whose courage
and sacrifice came
victory and peace — — Map (db m148688) WM |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m56850) HM |
| | This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m147758) 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 |
| | This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m148326) HM |
| | September 22, 1988
Francis V. O’Keefe
Mayor of Glens Falls
Masatoshi Nishimura
Mayor of Saga City, Japan
Sister Cities — — Map (db m148129) |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m66534) 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m9042) 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 |
| | Founder of Williams College — — Map (db m17330) 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 |
| | American artist who stayed
at Wakonda in June 1908 on
a scholarship from
the Art Students League. — — Map (db m133044) HM |
| | The natural route by water and portage between the St. Lawrence River and the Hudson River traversed Lake George. Christened Lac du Saint Sacrement in 1646 by the Jesuit missionary, Isaac Jogues, it was renamed in 1755 by Sir William Johnson to . . . — — Map (db m18102) 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 |
| | 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 |
| | Military Road built between Fort Edward and Lake George built by Sir William Johnson during the summer of 1755 — — Map (db m17339) HM |
| | On these grounds Montcalm's Army camped during the siege of Ft. Wm. Henry, August 6 - 9, 1757 — — Map (db m17388) HM |
| | Founded 1894 Built 1904
through the efforts of
Seeyle-Eggelston family
and Andrew Carnegie
Erected by Town of Queensbury 2009 — — Map (db m148714) 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 |
| | Land Tortoise, built by Colonial and British troops, near this site in 1758. Lies 2 miles north in 107 feet of water. — — Map (db m17383) 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 |
| | Fall 1758 British/Americans sank Radeau Land Tortoise, Sloop Halifax, 260 bateaux to avoid plunder by French raiding parties — — Map (db m17384) HM |
| | In September 1755, a Colonial army commanded by Major General William Johnson camped on this location in preparation for an advance against the French Fortress of St. Frederic at Crown Point on Lake Champlain. On September 8, a French force . . . — — Map (db m16035) HM |
| | At Battle of Lake George many wounded soldiers and some with smallpox were cruelly murdered by Indians of Montcalm’s Army. — — Map (db m9415) HM |
| |
Here on March 17
1757
The British Fleet of 300 Warships
(Bateaux and Sloops)
was Burned by
The French Raiders
— — Map (db m98320) HM |
| | 7 French and Indian War bateaux sunk here in 1758. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. — — Map (db m17382) HM |
| | Established 1874 on land
donated by Col. B.C. Butler.
Mission church of Warrensburg
and later Corinth. Demolished and
rebuilt in 1929 as Church of the
Holy Infancy. Became parish church
in 1956 — — Map (db m131686) HM |
| | Est. 1856. First Pastor the Rev. Chas. H. Skillman Renamed 1938 Rockwell Falls Presbyterian - Burned 12-21-1926 Rebuilt 1927. Jeffers Memorial 1958 — — Map (db m131727) HM |
| | Episcopal church built 1852 by James Hedgeman and Silas Dayton. First Pastor: The Rev. Henry Williams. Now United Methodist Church — — Map (db m131745) HM |
| | First Wilderness Corridor
The Adirondacks was the first place Americans embraced the wilderness as a feature of civilization. The First Wilderness Corridor follows the Upper Hudson from Saratoga Springs to North Creek. This wild and scenic . . . — — Map (db m131749) HM |
| | In this building was installed in 1870 the first wood pulp grinder made in this country. Here, for the first time, wood pulp was produced and sold in large quantities and the success of the industry was assured. — — Map (db m136405) HM |
| |
Started in 1867 On Wells Creek
By Raymond & Ely. Purchased in 1868
By Thomas Garner & Co., Book Binding &
Leather Tanned. Closed in 1909.
Chimney Still Standing.
— — Map (db m99971) HM |
| | 4100 Acres granted by the Crown to Edward and Ebenezer Jessup 1767. Site of their lavish homes. Loyalist during the Rev. War, joined Gen. Burgoyne and fled to Canada — — Map (db m131735) HM |
| | Come to Lake Luzerne, just eleven miles south of Lake George Village.
Here, the Hudson River squeezes into a narrow gorge, tumbling over the dramatic Rockwell Falls. Water from the Great Sacandaga Reservoir joins the
river in a flurry of white . . . — — Map (db m150210) HM |
| | April 17, 1792. Home of Silas Dibble
Fairfield, Washington County
Now Lake Luzerne, Warren County — — Map (db m150076) HM |
| | Victorian Gothic built 1869-1938.
Built by Col. Benjamin C. Butler.
Famous guests: President U.S. Grant, Astors, Vanderbilts, Pullmans — — Map (db m131740) HM |
| | Incorporated April 30,1865. Cornerstone laid Aug. 25, 1874.
First service held June 1875.
Architect: Jacob Wray Mould.
Civil War Memorial window. — — Map (db m131689) HM WM |
| | The Town of Luzerne, known as Fairfield to April 6, 1808, formed from the Town of Queensbury April 10, 1792 — — Map (db m136404) HM |
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