Deruyter in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Deruyter Dam
August 19, 2015
1. Deruyter Dam Marker
Built ca. 1861-1864 creating lake to supply water for Erie Canal. Reservoir feeds Limestone Creek.
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.
Location. 42° 49.634′ N, 75° 54.163′ W. Marker is in Deruyter, New York, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Deruyter Road and Dam Road on Deruyter Road. North end of the Deruyter Reservoir. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: De Ruyter NY 13052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Smith Tavern (approx. 2.6 miles away); New Woodstock War Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Baptist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Early Cemetery (approx. 3˝ miles away); Andrews Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Site of Woodruf Cabin (approx. 3.7 miles away); Fox Cabin (approx. 4˝ miles away); Seventh Day Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away).
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August 19, 2015
2. Deruyter Dam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2018, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
