Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Underground Railroad
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Historic Underground Railroad Marker
In the mid 1800’s, waterways such as the Nyack Brook, which flows here, served as important land-marks for African American slaves escaping North along the ‘Underground Railroad’
‘Lest we forget’
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans.
Location. 41° 5.51′ N, 73° 55.423′ W. Marker is in Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Main Street west of N Mill Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nyack NY 10960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Historic Underground Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); First Reformed Church of Nyack (approx. 0.3 miles away); Couch Court (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nyack First Settlement (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hopper House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bench by the Road: Cynthia Hesdra (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nyack.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Main Street Marker
The Nyack Brook mentioned on the marker can be seen here under the white bridge.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Historic Underground Railroad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
