WELCOME TO MINERVA, NY AND THE ADIRONDACKS!
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Minerva is a place that’s rich in history and beauty. Surrounded by wilderness, at one point it was solely populated by the town’s founder, American Revolutionary War soldier Ebenezer West, and his five sons. In 1808, Solomon Northup was born there. The free-born African-American attended local schools and later became famous for his book “Twelve Years a Slave,” which was published in 1853. It detailed how he had been kidnapped and sold into slavery for twelve years before regaining his freedom.
Today, residents celebrate Minerva’s history and natural wonders. Half of the town consists of state land and is rightfully known for the amazing scenery of its hikes, the liveliness of its fish, and the centrality of its location for snowmobiling. Many of the hiking trails lead to bodies of water, so the area is especially notable for hikes that form chains to different ponds from the same trailhead.
