Historedia
Person

David B. Hill

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1885

Every event in Historedia whose sources name David B. Hill, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Niagara Falls State Park created and opened

    1885

    Role: Governor

    1. April 30, 1885 · New York State LegislatureLegislative Creation of Niagara Reservation

      Governor David B. Hill signed legislation in April 1885 creating the Niagara Reservation, New York's first state park, following earlier advocacy efforts.

    2. July 1885 · Niagara Falls State ParkOpening and First Superintendence

      The Reservation opened in July 1885 with free public access, with Thomas Vincent Welch serving as the first Superintendent.

Sources

  1. Niagara Falls Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26