National Register of Historic Places listings in Hamilton County, New York facts for kids

Location of Hamilton County in New York

This page lists amazing places in Hamilton County, New York that are super important to history! They are all part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special club for buildings, areas, and other spots that tell a big story about the past.

Some of these places are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. This means they are super important to the history of the whole country! Plus, all of Hamilton County is part of the huge Adirondack Forest Preserve, which is also a National Historic Landmark.

Cool Historic Places in Hamilton County

Here's a list of some of the cool historic places you can find in Hamilton County:

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Adirondack Forest Preserve		October 15, 1966 (#66000891)	NE New York State 43°58′43″N 74°18′42″W / 43.978611°N 74.311667°W / 43.978611; -74.311667 (Adirondack Forest Preserve)		Did you know all of Hamilton County is inside the huge Adirondack Park? This park is about 6 million acres big! It's a special place for nature and history.
2	Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station		September 23, 2001 (#01001035)	Blue Mountain 43°52′02″N 74°25′50″W / 43.867222°N 74.430556°W / 43.867222; -74.430556 (Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station)	Town of Indian Lake	This is a tower used to spot forest fires from high up on Blue Mountain. It helped protect the forests for many years!
3	Blue Mountain House Annex		December 7, 1977 (#77000941)	NY 30 43°51′19″N 74°26′02″W / 43.855278°N 74.433889°W / 43.855278; -74.433889 (Blue Mountain House Annex)	Blue Mountain Lake	This old building is also known as The Log Hotel. You can find it at the Adirondack Museum. It shows how people used to live and stay in the Adirondacks.
4	Camp Pine Knot		November 7, 1986 (#86002934)	Long Point, Raquette Lake 43°49′17″N 74°37′34″W / 43.821389°N 74.626111°W / 43.821389; -74.626111 (Camp Pine Knot)	Raquette Lake	Camp Pine Knot was the very first of the famous Adirondack Great Camps. These were huge, fancy vacation homes built by rich families. This one was started in 1877 by a railroad builder named Thomas C. Durant.
5	Camp Uncas		April 3, 1987 (#86002937)	Mohegan Lake 43°44′41″N 74°38′53″W / 43.744722°N 74.648056°W / 43.744722; -74.648056 (Camp Uncas)	Raquette Lake	Camp Uncas was another "Great Camp" built by William West Durant. It was later sold to a very famous banker named J. Pierpont Morgan in 1896.
6	Church of the Transfiguration		July 26, 1977 (#77000942)	N of Blue Mountain Lake on NY 30 43°51′34″N 74°25′55″W / 43.859444°N 74.431944°W / 43.859444; -74.431944 (Church of the Transfiguration)	Blue Mountain Lake	This church was built in 1881 using logs! It might be the only log church left in the Adirondacks. It even has a special bell donated by the wife of a future Vice-President.
7	Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-90 (Speculator)		August 2, 2016 (#16000485)	117 Page St Coordinates missing	Lake Pleasant	This camp was part of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a program during the Great Depression that gave jobs to young men. They worked on projects like building trails and fighting fires. This camp has the most CCC buildings still standing in New York!
8	Echo Camp		November 7, 1986 (#86002939)	Long Point, Raquette Lake 43°49′26″N 74°38′08″W / 43.823889°N 74.635556°W / 43.823889; -74.635556 (Echo Camp)	Raquette Lake	Echo Camp is another "Great Camp" built in 1883 for the governor of Connecticut, Phineas C. Lounsbury. It was designed with ideas from William West Durant, who built other famous camps.
9	Grace Methodist Church Complex		February 12, 2015 (#15000006)	2895 NY 8 43°30′02″N 74°22′04″W / 43.5005783°N 74.3677647°W / 43.5005783; -74.3677647 (Grace Methodist Church Complex)	Speculator	This church was built in 1909, and its parsonage (the minister's house) was added in 1928. It has been a very important part of the town of Speculator for a long time.
10	Hamilton County Courthouse Complex		September 24, 1992 (#92001280)	Jct. of NY 8 and S. Shore Rd. 43°28′13″N 74°24′45″W / 43.470278°N 74.4125°W / 43.470278; -74.4125 (Hamilton County Courthouse Complex)	Lake Pleasant	This is where important county decisions are made and records are kept. It's a key building for the local government.
11	The Hedges		March 27, 2009 (#09000155)	The Hedges 43°51′15″N 74°27′00″W / 43.854167°N 74.45°W / 43.854167; -74.45 (The Hedges)	Blue Mountain Lake	The Hedges is another historic spot in Blue Mountain Lake. It's a newer addition to the list of historic places.
12	Lake Pleasant Town Hall		April 23, 2009 (#09000238)	2885 NY 8 43°30′02″N 74°21′56″W / 43.500556°N 74.365556°W / 43.500556; -74.365556 (Lake Pleasant Town Hall)	Speculator	This building serves as the town hall for Lake Pleasant. It's where the town's government operates and community meetings are held.
13	New York Central Railroad Adirondack Division Historic District		December 23, 1993 (#93001451)	NYCRR Right-of-Way 44°00′00″N 74°46′32″W / 44.0°N 74.775556°W / 44.0; -74.775556 (New York Central Railroad Adirondack Division Historic District)	Nehasane	This historic district includes parts of the old New York Central Railroad. Trains used to travel through places like Nehasane and Sabattis. The old station at Nehasane, near Lake Lila, is still there!
14	Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station		September 9, 2010 (#10000728)	Pillsbury Mountain 43°34′51″N 74°30′41″W / 43.580833°N 74.511389°W / 43.580833; -74.511389 (Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station)	Town of Lake Pleasant vicinity	Another fire observation station, this one is on Pillsbury Mountain. These towers were vital for spotting fires quickly in the vast forests.
15	Sagamore		January 11, 1976 (#76001221)	Off NY 28 at W end of Sagamore Lake 43°45′56″N 74°37′38″W / 43.765556°N 74.627222°W / 43.765556; -74.627222 (Sagamore)	Raquette Lake	Sagamore was the third "Great Camp" built by William West Durant. It was constructed between 1895 and 1897. Later, it was sold to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who was part of a very famous and wealthy family.
16	Snowy Mountain Fire Observation Station		September 23, 2001 (#01001031)	Snowy Mountain 43°42′07″N 74°20′06″W / 43.701944°N 74.335°W / 43.701944; -74.335 (Snowy Mountain Fire Observation Station)	Indian Lake	This fire observation station is located on Snowy Mountain, near Indian Lake. It played an important role in protecting the Adirondack forests from wildfires.
17	St. William's Catholic Church		January 7, 2005 (#04001446)	Long Point on Raquette Lake 43°49′33″N 74°37′55″W / 43.825833°N 74.631944°W / 43.825833; -74.631944 (St. William's Catholic Church)	Long Lake	St. William's Catholic Church is located on Long Point, right on Raquette Lake. It's a beautiful historic church in a scenic spot.
18	Wakely Mountain Fire Observation Station		October 3, 2003 (#03000998)	Wakely Mountain 43°43′50″N 74°28′25″W / 43.730556°N 74.473611°W / 43.730556; -74.473611 (Wakely Mountain Fire Observation Station)	Lake Pleasant	You can find this fire observation station on Wakely Mountain. These towers were often built on high peaks to give a wide view of the surrounding forests.
19	Wells Baptist Church		September 1, 1988 (#88001440)	Main St. 43°24′02″N 74°17′16″W / 43.400556°N 74.287778°W / 43.400556; -74.287778 (Wells Baptist Church)	Wells	The Wells Baptist Church is an important part of the town of Wells. It has been a place of worship and community gathering for many years.
20	Whelan Camp		December 21, 1989 (#89002089)	Mick Rd. 43°48′27″N 74°39′13″W / 43.8075°N 74.653611°W / 43.8075; -74.653611 (Whelan Camp)	Long Lake	Whelan Camp is another historic camp located near Long Lake. These camps often show the unique style of Adirondack architecture.