History :
Newcomb's diverse history began with Indians, Loggers, Miners and even includes Theodore Roosevelt becoming President of the United States.

According to Indian legend, this region was previously occupied in Colonial times by two tribes of Indians. The Algonquin Nation & the powerful Iroqois. Many artifacts were discovered in the area and although the Indians fished & hunted in Newcomb, there is no known evidence that they lived here during the harsh winters.

Newcomb itself was established March 15, 1828 in the "Center of the Adirondack Wilderness", and is surrounded by unspoiled lakes and majestic views of the High Peaks. Our elevation is 1,500 feet and the major peaks range from 3,000 to 5,344 feet above sea level.

Logging was a large part of our history. Many of the French Canadians who came to work for the logging companies have remained to this day. Farmers of the area also worked for the logging companies in the winter to help support their families.

Finch & Pruyn has been an important part of our logging history. They moved their company from Canada to Newcomb in 1928. The farm was used to supply their various logging camps.

Archibald McIntyre sent his son John, and Duncan McMartin, to search for silver in the Adirondack Mountains. According to legend a young Indian led them to the site where they found large quantities of iron ore on the outskirts of Newcomb Village. They formed the Adirondack Iron & Steel Company. Some of the buildings as well as the blast furnace are still on the site.