Old Forge, New York
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Old Forge is a hamlet on New York State Route 28
in the town of Webb
in Herkimer County, New York
. Old Forge was formerly a village that dissolved its incorporation, but remains the principal community in the region. Old Forge forms an extensive business district, primarily directed at tourism
especially during the summer months. The local school is the Town of Webb UFSD, a K-12 institution with the Eskimo as their mascot. Old Forge often records the lowest winter temperatures in New York. On February 17, 1979, the record low temperature for New York was set in Old Forge at -52°F (-46°C) (.
is New York's largest water theme park. It has 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water slides, as well as shops, restaurants, photographers, and a circus show.
The town is also home to Adirondack Woodcraft Camp, located off Rondaxe Road. It was founded in 1925 as an outdoor camp for boys by Chief William Abbott. The now coeducational camp still welcomes children each summer and is one of the oldest summer camps remaining in the nation. Owned by the Leach family, it continues to be a summer camping experience.
The Goodsell House
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 2006.
is a small grass field airport that is just one mile north of the actual town. There are two runways. The airport is unattended and is privately owned. You must get permission before landing. The Old Forge Dam
is a small dam separating the Fulton Chain of Lakes
and the Moose River
.
New York State Route 28
New York State Route 28 is a state highway extending for in the shape of a "C" between the Hudson Valley city of Kingston and southern Warren County in the U.S. state of New York. Along the way, it intersects several major routes, including Interstate 88 , U.S. Route 20 , and the...
in the town of Webb
Webb, New York
Webb is a the northernmost town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The town is named after William Seward Webb, President of the Raquette Lake Transportation Company, the Fulton Chain Railway Company, Fulton Navigation Company, and the Mohawk and Malone Railway; his railroads were...
in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It was created in 1791 north of the Mohawk River out of part of Montgomery County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,519. It is named after General Nicholas Herkimer, who died from battle wounds in 1777 after taking part...
. Old Forge was formerly a village that dissolved its incorporation, but remains the principal community in the region. Old Forge forms an extensive business district, primarily directed at tourism
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
especially during the summer months. The local school is the Town of Webb UFSD, a K-12 institution with the Eskimo as their mascot. Old Forge often records the lowest winter temperatures in New York. On February 17, 1979, the record low temperature for New York was set in Old Forge at -52°F (-46°C) (.
Attractions
Enchanted Forest Water SafariEnchanted Forest Water Safari
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is an amusement park in Old Forge, New York. - History :...
is New York's largest water theme park. It has 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water slides, as well as shops, restaurants, photographers, and a circus show.
The town is also home to Adirondack Woodcraft Camp, located off Rondaxe Road. It was founded in 1925 as an outdoor camp for boys by Chief William Abbott. The now coeducational camp still welcomes children each summer and is one of the oldest summer camps remaining in the nation. Owned by the Leach family, it continues to be a summer camping experience.
The Goodsell House
Goodsell House
Goodsell House is a historic home located at Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1899 and is a -story, wood frame vernacular Queen Anne–style house with a gable ell. The main block is over a limestone foundation. Also on the property is a -story carriage house/garage and an...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2006.
Airport and Dam
Th Old Forge AirportOld Forge Airport
Old Forge Airport is a private use airport located one nautical mile north of the central business district of Old Forge, a village in Herkimer County, New York, United States....
is a small grass field airport that is just one mile north of the actual town. There are two runways. The airport is unattended and is privately owned. You must get permission before landing. The Old Forge Dam
Old Forge Dam
The Old Forge Dam is a dam located in Old Forge, New York. It holds water back from the Fulton Chain of Lakes to avoid flooding the Moose River.-References:...
is a small dam separating the Fulton Chain of Lakes
Fulton Chain Lakes
The Fulton Chain Lakes are a string of eight lakes located in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York in the United States of America. These lakes are located in Herkimer County and Hamilton County...
and the Moose River
Moose River (New York)
The Moose River is a mountain waterway which consists of three branches: the North Branch, the Middle Branch and the South Branch. The outlet of Big Moose Lake forms the North Branch in northern Herkimer County. The Middle Branch originates at the Fulton Chain Lakes in Old Forge. And the Southern...
.