Famous Footsteps Exhibit Recalls Monroe and Cash Visiting Warrensburg
Did you know that some of the world's most famous people have visited Warrensburg, New York? We are talking about Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Cash, George Jones and others.
What would bring such big name celebrities to a town that currently has less than 4,000 residents? Did Marilyn Monroe vacation in Warrensburg? Did Johnny Cash have a home in the Adirondacks? Was George Jones in Warren County to record an album? Let's take a look.
The Warrensburg-Thurman Historical Society has an exhibit named 'Famous Footsteps' celebrating famous visitors to the Adirondacks. Visit the society at 3754 Main Street in Warrensburg to see authentic artifacts connected to iconic guests such as Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and others.
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The exhibit will be open Saturday June 13th, from 12 Noon - 2pm, at the Warrensburg-Thurman Historical Society.
Marilyn Monroe visited Warrensburg in June of 1949 as part of a 'Dream House' promotional campaign for her latest movie 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'. Local resident Virginia McAllister won a fully equipped home on a lot in Warrensburg.
Marilyn Monroe was on hand to award the prize and, according to Warrensburg Historical Society, Monroe stayed at the Colonial Arms Hotel on Main Street. You can see the prize home, still standing on James Street.
WGNA reports, Johnny Cash performed at Frontier Town in North Hudson, NY on May 28th, 1983, and ticket prices were only $10! Urban legend says Cash and his crew mistakenly went to Hudson, NY before realizing they needed to be in North Hudson, another 2 hours away.
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