Tahawus
World's largest titanium mine; TR's 'midnight ride' to presidency
State: New York
County: Essex County
Founded: 1826
Abandoned: 1989
Tahawus was abandoned TWICE—first in 1858 when titanium made iron ore useless, then made the world's largest titanium mine when WWII needed it. Theodore Roosevelt was here when he got word McKinley was dying—he made his famous 'midnight ride' to the presidency from the MacNaughton Cottage.
Quick Facts
- Theodore Roosevelt began his 'midnight ride' to the presidency here
- Abandoned TWICE—once for titanium, revived for titanium
- Was world's largest titanium mine
- The 'impurity' that killed it later saved it
Location
Address: Adirondack Park, Essex County, New York
Coordinates: 44.08, -74.0606