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Passaic Falls
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By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Passaic Falls Marker | | |
Inscription. Alexander Hamilton envisioned the great potential power of these scenic falls for industrial development.
Erected by The State of New Jersey.
Location. 40° 54.906′ N, 74° 10.819′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Eric M. Graupe (here, next to this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (here, next to this marker); The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (a few steps from this marker); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Allied Textile Printing Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Overlook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Paterson.
Also see . . .
1. Great Falls State Park. Outline of Alexander Hamilton's effort to promote a private, state chartered corporation. (Submitted on June 19, 2009.)
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By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Passaic Falls Marker | | |
2. Great Falls, Paterson, New Jersey. The Great Falls are the second-highest on the east coast (second only to Niagara). (Submitted on June 19, 2009.)
3. Wikipedia entry for the Great Falls of the Passaic River. (Submitted on June 19, 2009.)
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By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Alexander Hamilton Statue near the Passaic Falls Marker | | |
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By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic | | Has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955. This site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States. | | |
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By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, November 27, 2011 | |
| | | 6. Paterson Great Falls | | This photo shows a much stronger falls after a series of heavy rains. | | |
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By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009 | |
| | | 7. Passaic Falls | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 794 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 7. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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