Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Passaic Falls
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 & Commerce • Natural 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.
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.)
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