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Owl's Nest

Owl's Nest is a historic place in Lake George, Warren County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000565.

Lake George, Warren County, New YorkListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000565★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Owl's Nest?

Owl's Nest, also known as the Edward Eggleston Estate, is a historic estate property located on the shore of Lake George in Queensbury, New York. Developed in the 1870s and 1880s, it was the home of Edward Eggleston (1837-1902), one of America's first realist writers. He began summering there in the 1870s and it was his permanent home from the mid-1880s until his death. The property was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

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Listing details

Name
Owl's Nest
City
Lake George
County
Warren County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000565
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.44331, -73.65364
When was Owl's Nest listed on the National Register?

Owl's Nest was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Owl's Nest located?

Owl's Nest is located in Lake George, Warren County, New York at approximately 43.44331, -73.65364. See the map above.

Is Owl's Nest a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Owl's Nest is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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