Tahawus
The First Steel Town
State: New York
County: Essex County
Founded: 1826
Abandoned: 1989
Peak Population: Unknown
Tahawus (or Adirondac) was an iron mining town. It was abandoned twice—first in the 1850s, then revived for titanium mining in WWII, and abandoned again. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was hiking near here when he received word that President McKinley was dying.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer/Fall
Difficulty: Easy (hike)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Roosevelt learned of presidency here
- Supplied titanium for Cold War
- Massive blast furnace remains
Location
Address: Upper Works Rd, Newcomb, NY
Coordinates: 44.0833, -74.05