New York State has a ghost town twice abandoned by humans

New York City does not have the typical ghost towns like movie backdrops and tumbleweeds flying through the streets. However, there is one unusual place in the state that has been abandoned by residents twice. Writes about this edition Only in Your State.

The ghost town of Tahawus is located in the countryside of New York, in the village of Newcomb. Once there were mines and blast furnaces, people lived there. Now there are only ruins. He was abandoned not once, but two.

The story of Tahavus may seem confusing to those unfamiliar with this region. The city has always been part of Essex County, but in the early 1960s, after being abandoned a second time, it was actually moved to the village of Newcombe. For the first time, people left it in 1857, and then again in 1963.

The site is currently part of the Tahavus site. In 2003, the Deep Space Institute purchased more than four thousand hectares of land now known as the Tahawus Tract for a whopping $ 8,5 million. The area is now under the control of the Institute and the New York State Department of the Environment (DEC), which collectively preserve and retell the history of the forgotten city to visitors to these parts.

To discover the ghost town, take the Upper Works Road to Newcomb. Along this path, some elements from Tahavus's past can be seen. And above, surrounded by the High Peaks, a few steps from the highest mountain in the state of Marcy, you will find other parts of Tahavus that have survived to this day.

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Unfortunately, most of the structures that have stood the test of time date back to a different Tahavus era - the 1940s, when the local fishing and game clubs were operating. At one time, Tahavus consisted of nearly 20 residential buildings, a school, a bank and many mining structures. Over time, most of the remaining elements of the city were demolished. One of the most famous structures that has survived to this day is the MacIntyre Blast Furnace. This kiln is about 15 meters high and is one of the few surviving structures from the mining past of Tahavus. It can be seen from the road, so adventure seekers often dare to go inside the oven for an interesting view.

In addition to this visible part, other evidence of the rich history of Tahavus has survived to this day. It is difficult to say how true the story of the ghost that lives here is, but the locals claim that it is true. Rumor has it that one of the leaders of the mining company in the city, David Henderson, still lives in the area. In September 1845, he was looking for new places for mining and water sources here, but died in an accident - from an accidental gunshot wound from his own pistol. The tale of his ill-fated trip and his fatal injury is available in many accounts today. Those who retell Henderson's story say that he can still be seen riding the Tahavus today.

People who grew up in this area still respond with warmth to it.

If you want to know more about this ghost town, check out the amazing frames Robin DeLoria shared on Youtube.