Lake Bonaparte, NY, USA
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sagefemme
N 44° 08.293 W 075° 23.171
18T E 469110 N 4887297
Adirondack travelers have no doubt seen signs along Rt 3 directing visitors to Lake Bonaparte. This waymark identifies the turnoff to East Shore Rd, and a photo location. The story (LNG description) is taken from the historic marker nearby.
Waymark Code: WMHP2G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2013
Views: 6
"The French Émigrés
Following the social upheavals of the French Revolution and the
Napoleonic Era, some French aristocrats sought refuge in the wilderness
Of Northern New York. The vast Macomb Purchase provided lands for
Speculators who sold tp French promoters. In 1782, J. D. Le Ray de Chaumont,
Scion of the noble family that sponsored Benjamin Franklin in Paris,
Came to America and became a principal developer of the region. He laid
Out an estate, built a mansion, and promoted settlement. In 1792, William
Constable sold 200,000 acres to a Paros company for "Castorland" but
many of its plans were visionary and impractical.
After Napolean's fall in 1815, a new wave of refugees came to the
Region, I clouding Joseph Bonaparte, the emperor's brother and erstwhile
King of Naples and Sicily and of Spain. While staying at Lake Bonaparte,
He entertained fellow émigrés, and plotted to rescue Napoleon from exile.
But pioneering life was not easy, and few émigrés remainder after Europe
Became more tranquil.
Permanent settlement expanded about 1820, with an influx of New
Englanders attracted to the timber and mineral resources. Lacking good
Transportation, the region developed slowly. Today, the rugged country and
The lakes and streams afford excellent opportunities for recreation."
Department of Education, State of New York 1968, Department of Public Works
How identified / Comment identifie: Sign / Panneau
Name of book, tour, or museum - Preciser le nom si livre, tour, ou musee: Not listed
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Relevant Website / Site web pertinent: Not listed
Visiting Days or Hours / Heures d'ouverture: Not listed
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