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Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Passaic Falls

 
 
Passaic Falls Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNatural Resources.
 
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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
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Also see . . .
1. Great Falls State Park. NJDEP Website entry (Submitted on June 19, 2009.) 

2. Great Falls, Paterson, New Jersey. Teterboro Online website entry:
The Great Falls are the second-highest on the east coast (second only to Niagara). (Submitted on June 19, 2009.) 

3. The Great Falls of the Passaic River. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 19, 2009.) 
 
Passaic Falls Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Passaic Falls Marker
Alexander Hamilton Statue near the Passaic Falls Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
3. Alexander Hamilton Statue near the Passaic Falls Marker
Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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.
Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2008
5. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
Paterson Great Falls image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 27, 2011
6. Paterson Great Falls
This photo shows a much stronger falls after a series of heavy rains.
Passaic Falls image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
7. Passaic Falls
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,365 times since then and 14 times this year. 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 Woodland Park, 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 Woodland Park, 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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