Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Snubbing Post
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 6, 2017
1. Snubbing Post Marker
Delaware and Hudson Canal
The speed of a boat entering the
lock was controlled by giving
a line a turn around this post
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 34.621′ N, 75° 15.467′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 6) and Park Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Riverfront Park, Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stourbridge Lion (here, next to this marker); Lackawaxen River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stourbridge Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tallman Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of 1776-Residents of Wayne County (within shouting distance of this marker); 1829 Stourbridge Lion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Lackawaxen River (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honesdale.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. A Short History of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. (Submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Delaware and Hudson Canal. (Submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Delaware and Hudson Canal. (Submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Delaware and Hudson Canal Photos. (Submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 6, 2017
2. Snubbing Post and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 6, 2017
3. Other Snubbing Post and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 6, 2017
4. Snubbing Posts and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
