The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Marker

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Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge

By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

1. The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Marker

Inscription.
Between the 1840’s and early 1920’s ferries were used to transport people and vehicles across the Rondout Creek. The last was a chain ferry affectionately nicknamed the “Skillypot”, Dutch for tortoise, apt for both its appearance and speed. This bridge replaced the ferry in 1921 and served as an important link in the New York . . . Albany truck route until the New York Thruway opened in 1954. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the elegant example of suspension bridge construction now serves mainly local traffic.

Erected by Kingston Urban Cultural Park.

Location. 41° 55.066′ N, 73° 58.974′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. Marker can be reached from W Strand Street, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is located on the Kingston water-front. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston NY 12401, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Island Dock (a few steps from this marker); The Delaware and Hudson Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Caterino (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Strand (within shouting distance of this marker); Rondout (within shouting distance of this marker); New York State’s Heritage Area System (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Kingston.

Marker at the Kingston Waterfront Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

2. Marker at the Kingston Waterfront

More about this marker. The left side of the marker contains a photo of the suspension bridge under construction.

By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

3. The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Marker

The bridge can be seen behind the marker.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 74 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.