Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newcomb, New York
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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