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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Franklin County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Franklin County, NY (51) Clinton County, NY (99) Essex County, NY (186) Hamilton County, NY (14) St. Lawrence County, NY (159)  FranklinCounty(51) Franklin County (51)  ClintonCounty(99) Clinton County (99)  EssexCounty(186) Essex County (186)  HamiltonCounty(14) Hamilton County (14)  St.LawrenceCounty(159) St. Lawrence County (159)
Adjacent to Franklin County, New York
 ▶   Clinton County (99)
 ▶   Essex County (186)
 ▶   Hamilton County (14)
 ▶   St. Lawrence County (159)
 
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1► New York (Franklin County), Bangor — Bangor's First Settler —
On U.S. 11 0.6 miles from Bangor Road (County Route 53), on the right when traveling east.
Bangor's First Settler Joseph Plumb, Revolutionary soldier, came from Brattleboro, VT. to this farm, with oxen yoked on a sled. — — Map (db m79176) HM
2► New York (Franklin County), Bangor — Floyd F. Malette —
On U.S. 11 at County Route 22 on U.S. 11.
born May 29, 1898, killed in action Oct. 18, 1918, in battle at La Selle River, enlisted April 18, 1917, Co. K, 1st Infantry, 27th Division, U.S.A. 107th Infantry. — — Map (db m78991) WM
3► New York (Franklin County), Bangor — In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes — 1861-1865. —
On U.S. 11 at County Route 22, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 11.
1897 In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes. 1851-1865. BANGOR — — Map (db m78908) WM
4► New York (Franklin County), Bangor — World War II —
On U.S. 11 at County Route 22 on U.S. 11.
World War II Milford Carbino Kenneth Harwood Morris Monica Wayne Peck — — Map (db m78992) WM
5► New York (Franklin County), Brainardsville — Catalan Forge —
On Blow Road (Route 374) at Bunker Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Blow Road.
On this site was built in 1874 the world's largest Catalan Forge abandoned in 1893. — — Map (db m57267) HM
6► New York (Franklin County), Brushton — Chalybeate Springs —
On Washington Street (U.S. 11) at Spring Grove Road, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
★ Chalybeate Springs Famous in the 1800's. Excursion trains to these mineral springs brought many seeking their therapeutic value. Ό Mi. N. — — Map (db m79133) HM
7► New York (Franklin County), Chateaugay — First Foundry —
On East Main Street (U.S. 11) at Foundry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
1861 — Built by E.A. Keeler 1865 — Sold to Lyman Moore 1870 — Carding mill added 1870 — Sold to E.A. Keeler 1871 — Mill burned — — Map (db m147433) HM
8► New York (Franklin County), Chateaugay — Nathan Beman — Grave Site —
On East Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Earlville Road, on the right when traveling east.
B. 1757 • D. 1846 In 1776 he led Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys into Fort TI. Aiding in its capture from the British — — Map (db m147432) HM
9► New York (Franklin County), Chateaugay — Tannery —
On East Main Street (U.S. 11) at Foundry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Established here ca 1820 1820-1829 — Col. Thos. Smith 1829-1876 — William Derby 1879-1891 — William Douglas 1891 — Destroyed by fire — — Map (db m147434) HM
10► New York (Franklin County), Constable — Man Homestead —
On New York State Route 122 0.1 miles north of Stone Road, on the right when traveling south.
Man Homestead Occupied by Dr. Albon and Alric Man, brothers, from Vermont 1802. House built prior to 1810. Both officers in War of 1812 — — Map (db m79177) HM
11► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — Fort Covington — New York — 1790 —
On Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles east of County Route 42, on the left when traveling west.
First named French Mills in the 1790's by immigrant settlers who came from lower Canada to work in the Robertson and Buchanan Mills on the Salmon River. In 1817 it was renamed Fort Covington in honor of Brigadier General Leonard Covington, who died . . . — — Map (db m79371) HM WM
12► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — Fort Covington, New York —
On Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles east of County Route 42, on the right when traveling east.
Fort Covington, New York First called "French Mills". In 1812 changed to its present name in honor of Brig. Gen'l. Leonard Covington who lost his life in the War of 1812. — — Map (db m79372) HM
13► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — On This Building Site was Headquarters of General Jacob Brown —
On Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) at Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Chateaugay Street.
This building was headquarters of General Jacob Brown American Army officer during winter of 1813-14 in War of 1812 — — Map (db m79206) WM
14► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — On This Site was Built in 1812 a Blockhouse —
On Salmon Street 0.2 miles north of Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37), on the right when traveling north.
On this site was built in 1812 a blockhouse used to shelter sick and wounded after the retreat from Chryslers Field in 1813 — — Map (db m79370) HM WM
15► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — This Memorial is Dedicated by the Town of Ft. Covington —
On Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles east of County Route 42, on the right when traveling east.
This memorial is dedicated by the Town of Ft. Covington to all who fought to obtain and preserve the freedom of this great nation — — Map (db m79249) WM
16► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — War of 1812 —
On Chateaugay Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles east of County Route 42, on the left when traveling west.
War of 1812 Site of winter quarters of General Wilkinson's Army after defeat at Chrysler's Field in War of 1812. — — Map (db m79273) HM WM
17► New York (Franklin County), Fort Covington — War of 1812 —
On Center Street 0.2 miles west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
War of 1812 On this site, a former hotel, was held the funeral of Brig. Gen'l. Leonard Covington, a casualty of the Battle of Chrysler's Field. — — Map (db m79369) HM WM
18► New York (Franklin County), Lake Saranac — Hotel Saranac —
On Main Street just east of Academy Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1927 — — Map (db m147493) HM
19► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Almanzo Wilder —
On Stacy Rd. 0.2 miles from Donahue Rd..
Home of Almanzo Wilder from 1857-c.1875. His boyhood experiences here described by his wife Laura Ingalls Wilder, the writer, in Farmer Boy. — — Map (db m57266) HM
20► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Arsenal Green —
On East Main St. at Clay St, on the left when traveling east on East Main St..
Deeded to state 1812 for public parade ground. Used on training days. Stone arsenal built 1812, remained until about 1855 — — Map (db m57265) HM
21► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Congregational Church —
On East Main St. at Clay St, on the right when traveling east on East Main St..
Organized 1807. First church building in county 1826: Second 1856: Present 1883. First pastor, Ashbel Parmelee — — Map (db m57264) HM
22► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Foote Tavern —
On West Main St at Webster St, on the right when traveling east on West Main St.
Site of Foote Tavern 1807-13: U.S. Hospital 1813-14. Original House moved to Franklin Street 1892 and site used for Armory — — Map (db m57261) HM
23► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Franklin Co. Fair —
On East Main St. at Raymond St. on East Main St..
Held here since 1852 and described by L.I. Wilder in Farmer Boy. Marshalling site for two Irish Fenian invasions of Canada. — — Map (db m57179) HM
24► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Historic Malone — Star of the North —
On East Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles west of Elm Street (New York State Route 30), on the left when traveling west.
SETTLEMENT On this site, known as 'The Center', the village that became Malone was first settled in 1802. Harison Academy, the first public building, was erected in 1806 on land donated by the community's proprietor, Richard Harison, Esq. In . . . — — Map (db m78997) HM
25► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Home of William Almon Wheeler —
On Elm Street (New York State Route 30) at Wheeler Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
Home of William Almon Wheeler 1819-87; attorney, banker, Assemblyman, State Senator, Congressman, Vice-President of United States 1877-81. — — Map (db m78983) HM
26► New York (Franklin County), Malone — Non Sibi Sed Patriae — Malone Civil War Monument —
On East Main Street (U.S. 11) at Elm Street (New York State Route 30), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Non Sibi Sed Patriae 1893. January 1, 1863. Emancipation {Translation: Not for himself but for his country} — — Map (db m78910) WM
27► New York (Franklin County), Malone — The Congressional Medal of Honor —
On Elm Street (New York State Route 30) at East Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
The highest United States military decoration, awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidy against the enemy, at risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty. The medal . . . — — Map (db m78914) WM
28► New York (Franklin County), Malone — To the Memory of All Men of Franklin County, N.Y. —
On Elm Street (New York State Route 30) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
To the memory of all men of Franklin County, N.Y. who gave their lives in the World War — — Map (db m78984) WM
29► New York (Franklin County), Moira — Site of First Starch Factory —
On U.S. 11 0.1 miles west of Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling east.
Site of first Starch Factory in Town of Moira. Built 1851 by Col. C. A. Stone and Capt. Wm. A. Tupper — — Map (db m79118) HM
30► New York (Franklin County), Moira — Site of Home, Luther Bradish —
On Bombay Road (New York State Route 95) 2.9 miles north of U.S. 11, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Home Luther Bradish Lt. Gov. New York 1838-40 Speaker of Assembly in 1838 Special United States Envoy to Constantinople, 1820 — — Map (db m79117) HM
31► New York (Franklin County), Moira — T38 Jet Trainer —
On U.S. 11 at Sayles Road (County Route 17), on the left when traveling east on U.S. 11.
T38 Jet Trainer Place in service - 1961, Decommissioned - 1994 Built by Northrup corp. 46ft. 4 1/2 in. long 12ft. 10 1/2 in. high 25ft. 3in. wingspan Speed - 812 mph —————— Dedicated November 1996 to all . . . — — Map (db m79132) HM
32► New York (Franklin County), Moira — Union Church —
On Church Street (County Route 5) at U.S. 11, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Union Church Erected here about 1833 by Christian and M. E. denominations First church in county Present church built 1867 — — Map (db m79115) HM
33► New York (Franklin County), Paul Smiths — Forest Fire — 1885 - 1935 —
On New York State Route 30 0.6 miles north of McCollums Rd., on the left when traveling south.
During October 1908 DeBar Mt. was burned over by a forest fire that extended to 6,000 acres. Prevent forest fires. — — Map (db m57180) HM
34► New York (Franklin County), Paul Smiths — Pettis' Grave —
On New York State Route 86 0.3 miles east of New York State Route 30 when traveling east.
C. R. Pettis, Supt. State Forests 1910-1927 "Father Of Reforestation" In New York" Is Buried In The Adjacent Cemetery. — — Map (db m75695) HM
35► New York (Franklin County), Paul Smiths — Teddy Roosevelt's Journal Walk — Barnum Brook Trail —
Near Jenkins Mountain Road west of New York State Route 30, on the left when traveling west.
Welcome to TR's Journal Walk - the Barnum Brook Trail. While Teddy Roosevelt was a teenager in the 1870's, he visited Paul Smiths Hotel four times and honed his skills as a naturalist, with special interest in birds. His Journals of the day . . . — — Map (db m125099) HM
36► New York (Franklin County), Paul Smiths — The Site of Camp S-60 — Barnum Pond - Town of Brighton — 1933-1942 —
On New York State Route 30 0.2 miles north of Keeses Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Site of Camp S-60 Barnum Pond - Town of Brighton 1933-1942 U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps Company 220 Paul Smiths, N.Y. Honored for these accomp[lishments: Fought fires, helped build Meacham Lake and Fish Creek Campsites, . . . — — Map (db m57181) HM
37► New York (Franklin County), Saint Regis Falls — Forest Fire — 1885 - 1935 —
On Santa Clara Road (New York State Route 458) 4 miles north of New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
Fires. The first in May 1903 burned 10,000 acres from Daniels to Rice Mts. Prevent Forest Fires. — — Map (db m152494) HM
38► New York (Franklin County), Saint Regis Falls — Jennings Road —
On Santa Clara Road (New York State Route 458) 5 miles north of New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
Used by US troops War of 1812 marching west from Lake Champlain to Lake Ontario. — — Map (db m152492) HM
39► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Making History in Saranac Lake — Linwood Cottage —
On Main Street 0.1 miles north of River Street (State Route 3), on the right when traveling north.
From The Cure to Main Street Business The Evans cottage (seen above on the left) was just north of the Linwood. Shown from the front here, the Evans was built in the classic Adirondack style of the day with a wrap-around front porch . . . — — Map (db m147494) HM
40► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Making History in Saranac Lake — Heavyweights & Intellectuals —
On Bloomingdale Avenue (New York State Route 3) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on Bloomingdale Avenue.
Saranac Lake has been the “Gateway to the Wilderness” since the 1850s. With the arrival of the railroad came an eclectic assortment of travelers who made history in Saranac Lake. The early 1900s saw Saranac Lake become a fashionable . . . — — Map (db m147496) HM
41► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Making History in Saranac Lake — Trains, Planes & Stagecoach —
On Bloomingdale Avenue (New York State Route 3) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on Bloomingdale Avenue.
The Adirondack Scenic Rail Road offers service between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid seasonally, reminiscent of early travel by train and stagecoach. Since the 1800s visitors and residents have arrived in the mountains by many means of transportation . . . — — Map (db m147526) HM
42► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — The Union Depot —
On Depot Street 0.1 miles north of Bloomingdale Avenue (State Route 86).
Village History Saranac Lake was first settled in 1819, and grew with the development of a dam and sawmill on the Saranac River. Along with logging, lodging and guiding summer visitors to the woods were the principal occupations. After E. L. . . . — — Map (db m147495) HM
43► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Town of Saranac Lake WW I Memorial —
On River Street (State Highway 86) at Church Street (State Highway 3), on the right when traveling west on River Street.
. . . — — Map (db m153335) WM
44► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Trudeau Memorial —
On Main Street just west of Church Street (New York State Route 86), on the left when traveling west.
In this building, the practice of medicine commenced in 1891. It was begun by Edward Livingston Trudeau, continued by his son Francis Berger Trudeau and perpetuated and expanded by his grandson Francis Berger Trudeau, Jr. as Medical Associates of . . . — — Map (db m147492) HM
45► New York (Franklin County), Saranac Lake — Wilderness Lady —
On River Street at Church Street on River Street.
Martha Reben 1911-1964 Her life here and her books about the Adirondacks inspired many. — — Map (db m57312) HM
46► New York (Franklin County), St. Regis Mohawk Reservation — Akwesasne (AH kwey ZAH sney) — An Enduring Native Culture —
Near New York State Route 37 at Library Road.
Cultural Heritage- Ancient cultures flourished on abundant natural resources along the Seaway Trail. First Inhabitants Native people have lived here for thousands of years, using the natural resources found on land and in water. . . . — — Map (db m79279) HM
47► New York (Franklin County), Tupper Lake — Bernhard E. Fernow —
Near New York State Route 30.
This Forest Plantation and Trail dedicated to Bernhard E. Fernow, 1851-1923. “I have been unusually lucky to see the results of my work. I have been a plowman who hardly expected to see the crop greening, yet fate has been good to me in . . . — — Map (db m1056) HM
48► New York (Franklin County), Tupper Lake — The Big Mill —
On New York State Route 3, on the right when traveling east.
Here stood, from 1890-1930, the North Country's largest sawmill built by John Hurd. It had the longest bandsaw in the world and twice broke the world's record for lumber sawed in a day. The Santa Clara Lumber Co. was its main operator. Hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m57118) HM
49► New York (Franklin County), Westville — In Honor of Those Who Served Our Country —
On New York State Route 37 at Trout River - Westville Road (County Route 20), on the right when traveling west on State Route 37.
In honor of those who served our country in World War II — — Map (db m79190) WM
50► New York (Franklin County), Westville — Site of First Church in Westville —
On New York State Route 37 0.2 miles east of Trout River - Westville Road (County Route 20), on the right when traveling west.
Site of first church in Westville Westville Free Church Erected in 1837 — — Map (db m79186) HM
51► New York (Franklin County), Westville — To The Memory of Westville Soldiers —
On New York State Route 37 at Trout River - Westville Road (County Route 20), on the right when traveling west on State Route 37.
To the memory of Westville soldiers who served in the World War — — Map (db m79188) WM
 
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