Forest Fire
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 43° 39.613 W 075° 04.837
18T E 493499 N 4834138
A New York historical marker along Rt. 28 near the Town of Old Forge in Adirondack State Park.
Waymark Code: WM22YQ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MrsMcFly
Views: 26

A 25,000 acre fire burned west of this point during May & June 1903. It was one of the largest forest fires of New York State.
Marker Name: Forest Fire

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: New York State Education and Conservation Departments

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Old Forge

County: Herkimer

Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5)

Website: Not listed

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