Tahawus
Tahawus is an old abandoned mining town in the Adirondacks where Theodore Roosevelt first learned of the shooting of President William McKinley.

šŸ“œ An old abandoned mining town in the Adirondacks, historically significant for Theodore Roosevelt's presidential news.
šŸ” Features ruins, houses, and industrial remnants.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Explore a historic ghost town
šŸ­ See the massive McIntyre Blast Furnace (1854)
šŸ” Visit MacNaughton Cottage, linked to Theodore Roosevelt
šŸžļø Discover houses hidden in the forest and along the Hudson River

Why Avoid

āš ļø Many houses are unstable; caution advised
šŸš« Some areas require crossing a river on foot due to no bridges

šŸ“ Location

At the base of the main Mt. Marcy trailhead off of Route 28 North.

Last updated 28 days ago

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