Alger Island, New York

Alger Island
Alger Island
Geography
Location Fourth Lake
Coordinates 43°44′41″N 74°52′40″W / 43.74472°N 74.87778°W / 43.74472; -74.87778, 43°44′43″N 74°52′47″W / 43.74528°N 74.87972°W / 43.74528; -74.87972[1]
Highest elevation 1,706 ft (520 m)
Administration
 United States
State  New York
County Herkimer
Town Webb

Alger Island also known as Big Island is a small island located on Fourth Lake, part of the Fulton Chain of Lakes, within the Adirondack Park in New York State. The island is located in the Town of Webb, in Herkimer County, New York.

Alger Island was called Deer Island in the late 18th century. It was later called Big Island. Alger Island came from the family name of its longtime owners, father and son Mort and Ollie Alger.

Alger Island was purchased by the state of New York on January 16, 1950. Lean-tos were constructed during the 1960s. Today, the island is operated as a state campground, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The island is accessible only by boat.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Big Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  2. ↑ "Alger Island Campground". NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved April 16, 2016.

Coordinates: 43°44′45″N 74°52′30″W / 43.74583°N 74.87500°W / 43.74583; -74.87500


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