William Henry Miner and His Lasting Legacy in the North Country

May 19, 2026

6:45pm

Location:
Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY

William Henry Miner’s life is a true Horatio Alger story. Orphaned as a pre-teen, Miner was sent from theMidwest to live with his aunt and uncle in Chazy, New York. Miner returned tothe Midwest as a young man and eventually became a successful inventor ofrailroad equipment by the late 19th century. After achieving his wealth, Miner returned to Chazy with his wife Alice to establish Heart’s Delight Farm. The farm was a model of agricultural innovation and self-sufficiency. The Miners also believed in using their fortune to help others and their remarkable generosity continues to impact the North Country.

All events are free and open to the public.

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A Division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 310 |  7061 Route 9 | Plattsburgh, NY 12901 USA