Historic Adirondack Cabin Still Standing After Nearly 230 Years

New York State is packed with jaw-dropping history, and honestly, we don’t brag about it nearly enough.

Drive just about anywhere in this great state and you’ll spot those iconic blue-and-gold markers explaining that you’ve arrived somewhere nationally registered and historically legit.

One of the Oldest Log Cabins in the World?

If you head a few hours north of Albany to Willsboro, NY—tucked in the beauty of the Adirondacks—you’ll find the Adsit Cabin, which earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places back in 1992.

This isn’t just any old wooden shack; we're talking about one of the oldest log cabins in the entire country, still in its original location.

Built in the 1700s and still standing strong, the Adsit Cabin in Willsboro is one of the oldest in America. Photo: https://www.wgpfoundation.org

Who is Samuel Adsit?

Samuel Adsit, a Revolutionary War veteran and a skilled builder, constructed the cabin in the late 1700s. Around 1790, he settled in Willsboro Point and built a home for his small family of 16.

The cabin stayed in the Adsit family for generations, standing the test of time.

Eventually, a man named Dr. Earl Van DerWerker bought the property to turn it into a summer camp. But in the process of tearing some buildings down, sources say he uncovered this historical treasure.

https://www.wgpfoundation.org

Open to the Public

Now the cabin belongs to the Town of Willsboro and is open to the public.

Visitors can step inside and check out some of the original farming tools and furnishings. It’s not just a building, it’s a hands-on time machine, and one of the coolest historical spots Upstate has to offer.

So, if you're into actual living history, the Adsit Cabin is a must-see.

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